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Recessed Light Cover

DPM1 · 2015-01-28 16:57:08

Just wondering what people are using to cover the recessed lights in the attic with? I recently installed a number of recessed GU10 led lights through out the house and before the insulation is put back in place over the lights i need to get covers to fit over the light fittings. The specific covers for the purpose are…

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28-01-2015 5:57pm

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DPM1

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Just wondering what people are using to cover the recessed lights in the attic with?

I recently installed a number of recessed GU10 led lights through out the house and before the insulation is put back in place over the lights i need to get covers to fit over the light fittings.

The specific covers for the purpose are quiet expensive, just wondering if anyone is aware of a suitable alternative?

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#2 28-01-2015 10:05pm
bucky08

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4" ducting if possible on top floor cut down on amount of caps needed

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#3 28-01-2015 11:50pm
Stoner

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I've heard of people using clay plant pots

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#4 30-01-2015 12:37am
adrian92

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Just wondering if any needed?
LEDs give out virtually no heat.
Why not cover directly?
(or am I missing something?)

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#5 30-01-2015 3:14pm
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They'd be better but not exempt

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