lights for attic

touchdown77

Can anyone recommend lights for an attic, its quite large, in two sections, so need 4-6 lights in total.

I was thinking of a cheap option of several bulkhead lights with regular bulbs but perhaps there is something better

mikeyjames9

touchdown77 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend lights for an attic, its quite large, in two sections, so need 4-6 lights in total.

I was thinking of a cheap option of several bulkhead lights with regular bulbs but perhaps there is something better

T5 fluorescent with covers

Par1

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

T5 fluorescent with covers

I second that...vapour proof fittings are also very reasonable T5 of T8

Sir Arthur Daley

Keep it simple and use ceiling roses, an attics environment is dry.

davemc180

tube lighting will be blinding.

install a downlighters

Par1

Sir Arthur Daley wrote: »

Keep it simple and use ceiling roses, an attics environment is dry.

Sometimes i find roses get knocked about with xmas decorations etc. Also the bulbs can get quiet dusty and dirty. Flourescent fixtures might give off a slight bit more light if needed and bulbs would last longer than incandescent type.

Par1

We forgot to ask if attic is been used for storage or as a habitual room?

greasepalm

Sir Arthur Daley wrote: »

Keep it simple and use ceiling roses, an attics environment is dry.

dry ?? suitcase got rusty due to damp conditions as this old house only had tiles on battens and no membrane underneath it.

Sir Arthur Daley

greasepalm wrote: »

dry ?? suitcase got rusty due to damp conditions as this old house only had tiles on battens and no membrane underneath it.

What can i say only you should re-roof your house, do you think IP fittings should be used in attics across the board?

touchdown77

Attic is insulated with shredded paper so its not practical to use even for occasional storage, its so messy.

So lighting is purely for access on the few times its required to go up there.

mikeyjames9

Sir Arthur Daley wrote: »

What can i say only you should re-roof your house, do you think IP fittings should be used in attics across the board?

Yes there's no reason not to

Keeps out damp
Insulates from cold to aid starting
Protects tube from accidental breakage
Price difference is minimal

I would only use T5 in an attic myself based in experience with t8s in cold environments

Sir Arthur Daley

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

Yes there's no reason not to

I dont mind opinions on using T5 or other fittings but as the op wants to do it on a budget simple ceiling roses are a solution.

mikeyjames9

http://www.meteorelectrical.com/2x49w-t5-weatherproof-high-frequency-fluorescent-fitting-5ft.html#

2 of those will do the job of 6 pendants

There's no "real" saving in a big attic if you had to wire a load of pendants

Sir Arthur Daley

Can be debated several ways i guess, more than likely cable be clipped along ridge board so drop in and out of pendants as you go along is no task or effort really.
Would be still more cost effective imo.