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Incandescent bulbs in attic

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  • 22-12-2010 8:36pm
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    istabraq
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    I have two bulbs in the attic over the water tank what is a safe distance from the roof felt. The tank is in the apex of the roof so they are about six inches from the felt is this to close?


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    meercat
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    you should be fine with that distance wise
    the higher wattage bulb you can fit the better
    the only thing is that most light pendants(bulb holders)are designed for max 60watt bulbs
    it should do as a temporary solution though
    in the long term try installation of a frost watcher
    http://www.hardwareireland.ie/store/product.php?id=1074


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    istabraq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭istabraq


    They are 45 degree batten holders with 100w bulbs so the direct heat is not on the felt but you can fell heat on the felt but you think ill be ok at that distance .Thanks


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    meercat
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    no .your fine with that
    ;)


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    Bruthal
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    Good idea that frost watcher thing.


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    indie armada
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    if the batten holder has a metal insert where the lamp is fixed its good for up to 100 watts, if its bakolite then usually 40-60 watts.


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