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  1. the pict

    Fire rated q

    Downlights if fitted horizontal ie in a wall do they retain the fire rating I have my doubts on this as the side of the can will take most of the heat ?? Pict
  2. leep82

    can i use non fire rated recessed fittings?

    Went to look at a simple job, where the customer wants a number of recessed downlights installed in there bathroom replacing their existing fitting. They have bought their own 'B&Q special' fittings although they are not fire rated, and as i normally like to fit fire rated downlights i was after...
  3. T

    Fire Rated downlights or Non fire rated downlights ?

    What are the regulations around downlights having to be fire rated or non fire rated? Im looking to put downlights in our new home and keep getting told different reasons for using fire rated ones. Really need to find out if we can get around using fire rated downlights as the cost does tend to...
    • terrybriggs123
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  4. E

    Ceiling is not 'fire rated' so do downlights need to be??

    Hi guys, I'm doing a load of EICRs for the firm I am working for. They look after lots of different properties and they are all due EICRs. Many are installs from 10-15 years ago and feature non fire rated downlights in flats with habitable space upstairs. The ceiling is single skin regular...
  5. T

    fire rated downlights

    I'm fitting a number of GU10 down lights and am having a problem with the earth conductor - these units have a cheap nasty terminal block with all three connectors presented - L/N down to the usual moulded GU10 plug, no worries there. The earth is riveted onto the side of the downlight itself...
  6. A

    best fire rated downlighters

    Your opinions chaps please!
  7. A

    Fire Rated Spotlights

    Hi guys After some opinions I've been asked to install some halogen spotlights in a pub and I'm wondering if I should use fire rated ones or not. There is no accommodation above or below! Ash
  8. grumpyjohn01

    Fire Rated..

    Hi all, Does anybody have a link to a guide for retro fitting downlights to an existing ceiling? the main point being assessment as to whether fire rated fittings are required. Obviously the belt & braces approach is best ie fit fire rated regardless but occasionally there are other factors such...
  9. R

    fire rated spot in bathroom plz help

    Morning all I've turned up to a job this morning for a bathroom fitter and he's supplying the materials. There's an attic above with insulation and has supplied none fire rated spots. It is a existing I installation and all circuits already rcd protected. Can I legally use these non rated spots...
  10. rustynails

    ÉLAN-LED COB Reflector Fire Rated Downlights

    Hi all, Does anyone have any experience using these led downlights? They sound pretty good to me on paper. ELAN-LED COB Reflector Fire Rated Downlights - ELD ? Leading Lighting
  11. B

    User friendly GU10 fire rated downlights

    I have a shed load of GU10 fire rated downlights to wire in the next couple of weeks. Customer wants brushed chrome and will be fitting retro fit LED 5w bulbs. Which Make/model do you guys find are best for ease and speed of installation Some of the ones I have used before have been poor...
  12. J

    LED fire rated downlighters - 12v or 230v?

    I apologise if this is a stupid question! What are the benefits of using 12v LED fire rated downlighters, over 230v LED fire rated downlighters? I assumed that this is more cost effective using 12v as although they are more expensive they last longer and use less power, correct? Can anyone...
  13. Luminous

    Fire rated downlights

    My customer, who has a lot of downlights (12v )throughout the house would like them all changing to mains led. I pulled a couple down to check the connection - JB in place so I could cost accordingly. I have noticed that all fittings including ones with habitable room above are not fire rated...
  14. M

    FIRE RATED DOWNLIGHTS vs CHEAP HAD IN ATTIC DOWNLIGHTS

    Hi All, Im doing a job for a friend of mine who has a raft of brand new gu10 downlights still in boxes which hes dug out of his loft. As a member of the Niceic, I have already mentioned that they could do with being fire rated. 12 of them are to be installed in a flat roof with no habitable...
  15. H

    LAP fire rated downlighters

    B&Q TRADEPOINT sell LAP fire rated part B compliant fixed or tilt 240 GU10 downlighters for about £6 each - are they any good? they don't have them in stock, you have to order them so its difficult to judge the quality. I have had problems with the metal clips in Robus GU10 fittings not holding...
  16. i=p/u

    fire rated ceiling

    have a tricky one here, maybe not for you as you know right and wrong. there is a grid ceiling in a ground floor premises with a occupied flat above, now where the flat is above , it looks like its been boxed in as fire barrier, but the rest but the rest of the ceiling is just open space to...
  17. P

    Halogen Lights non fire rated???

    Good Evening all Just a Question regarding Halogen 50W spot lights in a 3storey property do they all need to be fire rated? I Know they do in a loft Also on a refurbishment do we comply with part L? I amsure 25% have to be L compliant but maybe only on new builds I have had a brieflook at...
  18. R

    Do I need to install fire rated downlighters?

    As far as I was aware you need to fit them to fall inline with building regs but, do I need to in a commercial setting as it is not governed by part p
  19. Amp David

    Fire rated fittings, right or wrong?

    Just thought i'd see what other think about this. Got hold of some fire rated down lights today, on offer at the wholesaler. I noticed that there isn't any intumesent seal around the hole part that's in contact with the ceiling. The only visible seal is around the top of the can where the vent...
  20. S

    Fire Rated Downlights

    Hi Chaps What does the fire rating actually mean with regards to the push in ceiling down lights? I have a job to fit 6 down lights into a kitchen which is an extension with flat roof. There is no access other than by drilling holes - I did this today and find the whole lot is stuffed with...

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