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Replacing Low Voltage Spotlights... Who's Right?
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<blockquote data-quote="NozSpark" data-source="post: 399197" data-attributes="member: 601"><p>OK... here goes..</p><p></p><p>In a single domestic house then you do not need to have fire rated fittings ---- even fire rated fittings need air space around them and should not be covered with insulation</p><p></p><p>In a bathroom with a ceiling height &gt;225cm you do not have to have IP rated fittings, although IMHO it is advisable as you are not allowed to allow damp air into the loft space</p><p></p><p>So if the existing fittings are in good condition then you could keep them and replace the lamp holder &amp; lamp for a LED GU10</p><p></p><p>RCD protection is not required for a job like this although it would be a good idea</p><p></p><p>However I tend to recommend Click Inceptor fittings which come with a 10 year manufacturers warranty... these are expensive though and will cost ITRO £400 just for the fittings</p><p></p><p>The cheapest option is to keep the fittings and replace the lamps etc... probably cost ITRO £300 inc parts and fitting....</p><p></p><p>However I've not seen the job...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NozSpark, post: 399197, member: 601"] OK... here goes.. In a single domestic house then you do not need to have fire rated fittings ---- even fire rated fittings need air space around them and should not be covered with insulation In a bathroom with a ceiling height >225cm you do not have to have IP rated fittings, although IMHO it is advisable as you are not allowed to allow damp air into the loft space So if the existing fittings are in good condition then you could keep them and replace the lamp holder & lamp for a LED GU10 RCD protection is not required for a job like this although it would be a good idea However I tend to recommend Click Inceptor fittings which come with a 10 year manufacturers warranty... these are expensive though and will cost ITRO £400 just for the fittings The cheapest option is to keep the fittings and replace the lamps etc... probably cost ITRO £300 inc parts and fitting.... However I've not seen the job... [/QUOTE]
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