downlight converters

[paul wannell]

hi
all the info on downlights and fire regs is blowing my mind. i had job yesterday where i would need to use 170mm converters on hole cut in 1980`s so a lot larger than current. does this make a dif ? i know as its an excisting 2 storey dwelling it doesnt need it but just interested in other peoples opinions. think customer will run a mile when i give him price if fitting plus converter plus labour anyway but gotta do it right.

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[i=p/u]

Just use fire rated if you don't understand it. Not that much more in price. In house I done recently, it doesn't require fire rated but building control asked for it.

 

[paul wannell]

thanks for that yeah thats what i priced but think customer wants job done for £50. lol.
parts alone about £100 so dont think he will go for it.

 

[kingeri]

A lot of folk use fire rated all the time these days. I do when the customer will pay for it but if they won't and they are not required, then old fashioned non-fire rated are fine.

 

[i=p/u]

You'll be surprised . Maybe you like me and always think I'm over charging. Well use too.

 

[MDJ]

It should be easy to talk the customer into fire rated, it's their call though, I would probably walk away from the Job if it was only worth £50.00 anyhow, not worth starting the engine on the van unless it is a pit stop on the way home.

 

[i=p/u]

Yeh ain't easy waiting on new drills to come start back fresh Monday unless nice earner.