downlights

[rabbitearbandicoot]

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

TIA

[kopenhagen5]

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.

[i-need-a-martini]

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.

[i-need-a-martini]

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

Heat from downlight occurs with halogen fittings. 

[purple_haize]

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.

[rabbitearbandicoot]

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??