downlights

rabbitearbandicoot
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on ‎31-07-2014 01:11 PM

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

 

TIA

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kopenhagen5
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on ‎31-07-2014 01:19 PM

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.

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i-need-a-martini
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on ‎31-07-2014 01:32 PM

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.

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i-need-a-martini
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In response to i-need-a-martini

on ‎31-07-2014 01:33 PM

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
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In response to i-need-a-martini

on ‎31-07-2014 01:38 PM

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
Community Member
In response to purple_haize

on ‎31-07-2014 01:43 PM

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??

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