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downlights

rabbitearbandicoot — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:11:12 GMT

does anyone know about downlights? LED - 240V or 12V.

TIA

Re: downlights

kopenhagen5 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:19:53 GMT

All I know is to go for the ones that don't heat up so much that they cause fires.

A particular kind is known for starting fires especially if there is insulation.

Re: downlights

i-need-a-martini — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:32:46 GMT

12v need transformers. 240v don't need transformers.

The former cheap to install, the latter more expensive.

Light output the same but make sure you get warm white LEDs.

Re: downlights

i-need-a-martini — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:33:38 GMT

There shouldn't be any heat from an LED. If there is there is something wrong.

Heat from downlight occurs with halogen fittings.

Re: downlights

purple_haize — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:38:23 GMT

down lights that have started fires, is because the insulation is put on top of the lights. There should be no insulation batts around the lights.

Re: downlights

rabbitearbandicoot — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 03:43:45 GMT

thanks for responses. I have been looking at different lights. I started in Wide World of Lights, but when I spoke to an electrician, they warned me not to buy them as they don't last very long.

Does anyone know about light angles, power outputs, electricity usage etc??