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Loft insulation above spotlights
A company recently installed loft insulation but didn't put any above
two ceilings which had low voltage spot lights installed in them. When challenged, they claim that insulation must not be put above spotlights. While I can see the logic of not putting any immediately above a 60W mains spotlight fitting, I'm not convinced that the entire bathroom ceiling should be uninsulated because of four 20W low voltage spots located towards the corners. What would normal good practice be ? I assume that the ceiling should be insulated, but maybe have a circular gap cut out around the fitting. |
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Loft insulation above spotlights
On Wed, 26 May 2004 20:41:24 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote: On 26 May 2004 12:29:52 -0700, (Roly) wrote: I assume that the ceiling should be insulated, but maybe have a circular gap cut out around the fitting. You can get special covers to go over the top of the fittings, or alternatively earthenware flower pots are suitable. Something like 200mm diameter types should be fine. If you cut slots in the flowerpots first you can place them over existing spots without rewiring. (I obtained this hint from this group a couple of years ago) Look in the supermarkets for cheap flowerpots. Robert royall at which net |
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