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Recessed lighting/downlights/spotlights insulation

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  • 29-03-2017 3:51pm
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    Pious14
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭


    I have draughts coming from recessed lighting in my house. The draughts are in the ceiling between the ground floor and upstairs. I therefore I have no access above the roof to put in the cups/pots for insulation.

    Is there anything that can be put in through the ceiling without disturbing the roof. I have seen fire rated mitts that can be put in from below. Has anyone tried these and are they safe?


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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,471 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Can you explain where the "roof" is in this case. i.e. is this a single storey dwelling?

    Can you post a picture of the existing fitting

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    Pious14
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭Pious14


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Can you explain where the "roof" is in this case. i.e. is this a single storey dwelling?

    Can you post a picture of the existing fitting

    It's a two story house. The lights are in the floor between the two floors so no access to light above the floor. Picture of fitting attached


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    Stoner
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    Look at the aurora lighting site they have fittings that are sealed with insulation in the housing and others with a cage you can push the insulation up to


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