Electrical safety certificate and downlights

[Midwest]

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Have you been given a quotation for the replacements (fire-rated)?

 

[tom1972]

Have you been given a quotation for the replacements (fire-rated)?

Yes. £50+vat per light

 

[telectrix]

for £50/light i'd fit integrated JCC V50 's . selectable colour temp and IP rated for bathroom zone 1 and 2.

 

[Midwest]

Yes. £50+vat per light

That seems a bit steep to me, bearing in mind its just replacement, depending on the particular down light selected.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes. £50+vat per light

He's having a laugh. Thats £1300 for something that doesn't need doing.

You haven't said what "certificate" you have asked for.

If it is an EICR (note that the R stands for REPORT, not CERTIFICATE)
An EICR only reports on the installation and where there are deviations from BS7671 (The Wiring Regulations).
So, as above, if he states a non-compliance, then he must state the BS7671 regulation that it contravenes. And there isn't one.

 

[Toneyz]

It could be that the existing downlight has thermal damage from excessive heat from the halogen lamps. What sort of lamps have you got fitted at present?

 

[tom1972]

He's having a laugh. Thats £1300 for something that doesn't need doing.

You haven't said what "certificate" you have asked for.

If it is an EICR (note that the R stands for REPORT, not CERTIFICATE)
An EICR only reports on the installation and where there are deviations from BS7671 (The Wiring Regulations).
So, as above, if he states a non-compliance, then he must state the BS7671 regulation that it contravenes. And there isn't one.

That's a good question. The managing agent organised it but I believe its a "report". I have emailed them for the details of the regulation they are concerned about.

 

[tom1972]

It could be that the existing downlight has thermal damage from excessive heat from the halogen lamps. What sort of lamps have you got fitted at present?

That's a very valid point, they are standard halogen bulbs. That isn't what they said in the initial email though. I will get more clarification.

 

[tom1972]

for £50/light i'd fit integrated JCC V50 's . selectable colour temp and IP rated for bathroom zone 1 and 2.

I have a feeling he thinks I was born yesterday

 

[Toneyz]

That's a very valid point, they are standard halogen bulbs. That isn't what they said in the initial email though. I will get more clarification.

If they are halogen then the heat produced is around 200 degrees C and could be a source of ignition if they are installed next to a joist or something combustible. Seen this so many times. reminds me when I was a Q.S. and the electrician drilled out part of a joist to get this halogen downlight in "well it's fire rated isn't it".