Are lap downlights fire rated?
LAP Fixed Fire Rated LED Downlight Contractor Pack Gloss White 240V Pk10 Low energy, LED downlight contractor’s pack. Part B compliant. 10 x 2.5W / GU10 LED 30 60 & 90min Fire Rated 1 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee Warm White Product contents: 10 x fittings, LED lamps, junction box and fixings.
Can I install my own downlights?
Fitting downlights is a job that you can do yourself, however like any electrical DIY project if you are not totally sure about what you are doing them you should get a professional electrician to assist you.
Do LED downlights need a transformer?
All LED bulbs require a ‘driver’ (a special type of transformer) to work properly. Mains voltage LED light bulbs (such as GU10 and B22 bulbs) have the driver built in to the bulb. If you are replacing existing incandescent 12V bulbs you will need to replace the transformer with a special LED driver.
Can you fit downlights without lifting floorboards?
Yes you can fit downlighters without taking ceiling down, as you have said floor boards are up. The electrician will drill the right sized hole in the ceiling to take the lights.
How many downlights do you need per room?
A general rule of thumb you can go by is around 1 downlight per 1.4m2 of coverage at an average roof height for an adequate cover of light.
What are fire rated LED downlights?
A fire rated recessed light (downlight) is a product that restores the fire integrity of a ceiling once the hole has been cut for the light. Maintaining this barrier allows occupants more time to escape the building and for the fire to be extinguished.
Do I need an electrician to fit downlights?
Installing downlights is a standard job for an electrician and can add a sleek, modern look to any room. Previously common halogen bulbs have been replaced by a more energy-efficient LED bulb as the new industry standard.
Do you need an electrician to install LED downlights?
As LED downlights must be installed by a licensed electrician, it could be a wise idea to talk about this issue when you are getting quotes for your new lights.
How long do LED downlights last?
Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years!
Why do LED downlights flicker?
The most common cause of flickering LED lights is a poorly matched LED power supply, otherwise known as a LED driver. As a general rule of thumb LED downlights most commonly use constant current drivers and LED strips constant voltage.
Which is the best contractor LED downlight pack?
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What kind of cable to use for lap downlights?
Discussion in ‘ Electricians’ Talk ‘ started by Mark Harvey, Feb 5, 2015 . Hi I’ve just bought a contractor pack of Lap 240v down lights, the instructions say to wire them with 1mm HO3vvf, or equivalent ( a flex type cable). I have been told that these should be wired on solid core cable (eg 2core twin), is this correct?
Where can I buy lap IP65 downlights for home?
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Why are my lap downlights not working properly?
Click to expand… Ouch. Buy LAP (cheap) and spend loads of time messing about with their fiddly terminations, find the springs don’t clamp the fitting down tightly to the ceiling, and the bulb clamps don’t seat the lamps neatly against the bases. Ouch. Buy LAP (cheap) and spend loads of time messing about with their fiddly terminations,