loft light

rev229

We would like to install a light/lights in our loft we have been using a work light for the past 6 yearsbut they get really hot. What would be the best sort of lights we only store bits in the loft but it is a good size and very dark! We won't be installing ourselves as useless at diy and would not attempt anything in the electrical department. Anbody any idea how much installing lights in loft would be. We have an electic socket in loft if that is any help to those who about electrics. Would like a very rough guide to cost before I get some quotes. thanls.

baldelectrician

i am putting a loft light in for a couple next week. i would suggest a flourescant strip light (5 or 6 foot)

Doonhamer

baldelectrician wrote: »

i am putting a loft light in for a couple next week. i would suggest a flourescant strip light (5 or 6 foot)

I agree, a strip light is ideal. I know you don't want to DIY it but why not fit a strip light with a flex down to a plug with a 3A fuse. Then you can just plug it in to the existing socket?

ormus

agreed.
ive got a strip light in the loft. wired into a normal switch by the hatch as you enter.
best thing since warburtons bread.

ictmad

I GOT 2 STRIP LIGHTS FITTED IN MY LOFT A FEW YEARS BACK(loft goes length of my house) had it floored also as i store a fair but up there,got a switch put in by loft hatch and must say money well spent very handy

fatnbald

Flourescents are a good solution in lofts, good instant light, fairly low power consumption and run at a low temperature

Dave_Brooker

rev229 wrote: »

We would like to install a light/lights in our loft we have been using a work light for the past 6 yearsbut they get really hot. What would be the best sort of lights we only store bits in the loft but it is a good size and very dark! We won't be installing ourselves as useless at diy and would not attempt anything in the electrical department. Anbody any idea how much installing lights in loft would be. We have an electic socket in loft if that is any help to those who about electrics. Would like a very rough guide to cost before I get some quotes. thanls.

Just use a normal bulb and holder, they get used so little they last forever.