Cost of Fitting spots/downlighters

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patrickjd

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We are having some work done in our Kitchen and I was wondering how much would it typically cost to supply and fit 12 spotlights/downlighters in the ceiling.
Thanks in advance.
 
As far as I am aware, you will, in addition to the cost of making circular holes and avoiding the ceiling / 1st floor joists, need to install Fire Resisting Hoods above each downlighter - sealed to the ceiling with Fire Seal Paste - in order to preserve the 30 Minutes Fire Resistance required between the downstairs accommodation and the sleeping accommodation.

You should also ensure that any transformers in the floor cavity are not surrounded by insulation leading to temperature build up and risk of fire. They should be the type that automatically shuts down when the get too hot.

Surface mounted spots with integral transformers may be safer and there are a lot of interesting types around at the moment which can add variety to a room and its lighting.


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From my personal experience I wouldn't recommend downlighters, have nine in kitchen and five in hall. We never use the nine in the kitchen as lucky had two wall lights mounted over the kitchen units where I had decided no wall units would be, since added wall units and the wall lights now are over the kitchen presses. We also have a lamp in one corner and the cooker hood light.

As we have a bungalow find them drafty and dust collectors. They do give the modern look however but I seen few new builds lately who have lovely kitchen lights centrally placed over areas you'd need them.
 
Hi Sandals,

If you have insulation overhead check they aren't crowded by it.
The real trouble with them is as you have described - draughts around them into the attic and the vapour check breached.


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