Best way to wire in new GU10 fittings

[Taylortwocities]

won’t those things need fire hoods with standard lamps?

Only if they are in a fire-rated ceiling. That means a ceiling that forms part of a fire-compartment.
There isn't one in a normal house, except for the ceiling of an integrated garage. The ceilings of rooms in flats etc are a different matter.

 

[Midwest]

Those quick flow connectors save alot of faffing about, but thought why the male end does not exactly grip the cable(s) in place, whereas the female end does.

They do a version with cable grips, CT102C is one of them.

 

[Midwest]

Only if they are in a fire-rated ceiling. That means a ceiling that forms part of a fire-compartment.
There isn't one in a normal house, except for the ceiling of an integrated garage. The ceilings of rooms in flats etc are a different matter.

True enough, but your local building inspector would get pretty ----ed, if you removed the plasterboard and exposed the ceiling joists. The plasterboard is there for fire protection of the wooden joists, so cutting holes in it for non fire rated down lights, kinda defeats the object.

Electrical Safety First recommends that fire rated down lights are used in all ceilings. The cost between the two are minimal, so I can't see a reason not to install fire rated down lights as standard.

Mind you, no ones banging on about extractor fans in bathrooms...yet.

 

[Octopus]

Electrical Safety First recommends that fire rated down lights are used in all ceilings. The cost between the two are minimal, so I can't see a reason not to install fire rated down lights as standard.

Which some people translate into mandatory - which is misleading to say the least...

 

[haptism]

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They do a version with cable grips, CT102C is one of them.

Great never seen those; this undoubtedly leads on to the question: if all cables entering accessories must to be secure, then why the design of the quick flow connectors without the clamps ? Are they designed for bigger cable, or rely on securing cable with a clip.

 

[Midwest]

Great never seen those; this undoubtedly leads on to the question: if all cables entering accessories must to be secure, then why the design of the quick flow connectors without the clamps ? Are they designed for bigger cable, or rely on securing cable with a clip.

Who knows, why hasn't my favourite dram got a Government health warning on it

 

[richy3333]

True enough, but your local building inspector would get pretty ****ed, if you removed the plasterboard and exposed the ceiling joists. The plasterboard is there for fire protection of the wooden joists, so cutting holes in it for non fire rated down lights, kinda defeats the object.

Electrical Safety First recommends that fire rated down lights are used in all ceilings. The cost between the two are minimal, so I can't see a reason not to install fire rated down lights as standard.

Mind you, no ones banging on about extractor fans in bathrooms...yet.

Sort of what I was thinking and then there’s the potential for insulation sitting on top of those fittings.
Apologies if I’m wrong but I gained the impression the OP wasn’t in the trade. I’ve yet to see a DIYer fit these lights correctly. Worst case being right against joists that were charrred due to the heat of GU10 lamps.

 

[MJPD29]

In all honesty if your asking a question like that you should probably be phoning a competent electrician instead