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Light Fittings for Confined Space

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  • 10-08-2012 9:29am
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    stuartthevet
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    I have just begun the process of fitting out a new retail premises and was hoping for some advice on fluorescent light fittings. The main drawback to the premises is the low ceilings which I can't do anything about. I would like to source the lowest profile fluorescent fittings available and am a bit bamboozled by the variety of fittings on the market. My builder and his crew don't seem particularly knowledgeable on the subject, he has suggested recessed halogens but I really would prefer to avoid the expense. Any suggestions?


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    #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,593 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    stuartthevet wrote: »
    I have just begun the process of fitting out a new retail premises and was hoping for some advice on fluorescent light fittings. The main drawback to the premises is the low ceilings which I can't do anything about. I would like to source the lowest profile fluorescent fittings available and am a bit bamboozled by the variety of fittings on the market. My builder and his crew don't seem particularly knowledgeable on the subject, he has suggested recessed halogens but I really would prefer to avoid the expense. Any suggestions?


    Good quality mains voltage LED lamps perhaps.

    Have a look here:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056469034


    What size area are you trying to light?


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    stuartthevet wrote: »
    The main drawback to the premises is the low ceilings which I can't do anything about ....suggested recessed halogens but I really would prefer to avoid the expense. Any suggestions?

    two things here, I assume you mean the running expense of the halogen lamps? as you wont get a cheaper fitting than a halogen fitting.

    Also they must be the hottest lamp (bar a heat lamp LOL) that you ca get so if you have customers, low ceiling and burning hot lamps.

    +1 with 2011

    Also LED strip lighting might work for effect lighting, anything with a t5 fluorescent lamp would be fairly economical. You can get LED T5 lamps but the fittings are expensive at the moment , but on the way down.


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    pdiddy
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭pdiddy


    hi is the ceiling slabbed or suspended tiles, if suspended tile id recommend 600 by 600 light fittings that sit directly in place of a ceiling tile and are flush with the ceiling

    if slabbed then there are numerous recessed lights on the market normal ones we use are about 260mm - 300mm wide so make take a few extra to cover area


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    leeomurchu
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    If it's a low ceiling height I'd be avoiding halogens unless you've got good public liability insurance. :D

    You don't mention what the retail space is, do you need lighting for display purposes could you use wall lighting. Is there any recess in the ceiling..

    Could the builder build a bulk head around the ceiling where you could put lights up above and hidden from view. you could use rope lighting or florescent lights end to end.

    A bit more info would be needed but if you go into a lighting showroom or wholesalers they'll have brochures.


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