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Recessed lights insulation

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  • 23-01-2018 9:43pm
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    Pious14
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭


    I know this has been discussed to death but I can’t find an answer.

    1) have led spotlights upstairs which are drafty. I got one of these to have a look

    http://passivehousesystems.co.uk/product/downlight-covers/

    2) how do I know if the lights are fire rated or not

    3) can the transformer on the light be covered with the Downlight cover

    4) there is no hole in the downlight cover for the wires. Can I cut a hole and cover with fire resistant sealant

    5) can I use fire resistant sealant to cover the gaps in the doenlight cover once fitted


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


    Pious14 wrote:
    I know this has been discussed to death but I can’t find an answer.


    Look at the led Lighting sticky.
    Get gu10 fittings and fire rated units with insulation cages. Forget about the hoods


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    Pious14
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭Pious14


    Stoner wrote: »
    Look at the led Lighting sticky.
    Get gu10 fittings and fire rated units with insulation cages. Forget about the hoods

    Can you recommend any? Excuse my ignorance but do these protect against drafts? Can you insulate over?

    Also where do I find the LED sticky


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


    http://auroralighting.com/gb/

    OP Something like this.

    http://auroralighting.com/gb/ProductDetail/AU-UNIF861

    Universal fire rated downlight allows the use of halogen, CFL and LED lamps
    Increased ventilation slots allow heat from all lamp types to be effectively dissipated
    Fitted insulation cover cap allows the downlights to be IC rated - covered with insulation material if necessary. Downlight insulation guard not required
    Interchangeable twist & lock bezels (sold separately)
    Supplied with GU10 lampholder fitted
    Integrated intumescent material completely seals the downlight and cut-out in the event of a fire
    Tested in 30, 60 & 90 minute fire rated ceilings
    BS EN 1365-2: 2014 (fire resistance)
    BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010 & BS EN ISO 10140-3: 2010 + A1: 2015 (acoustics) confirming that they maintain the ability for an internal or separating floor to provide sound insulation
    5 Year Warranty - see www.auroralighting.com for details


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