flex for fire rated downlights?

[n180]

I'm a bit confused about using the bit of white heat resistant flex for downlights. Do we really need it on fire rated downlights? Isn't it just an extra unnessasary connection?

Why not take the 1.5 standard T&E straight from the Hager (or similar) junction box to light? I'm still trying to understand the reasoning for the flex on fire rated downlights. What regs are we not meeting if we don't use the flex?

 

[cliffed]

T&E will look rough,& harder to connect in my opinion

 

[Octopus]

Some downlights can only use T&E

just saying.

 

[suffolkspark]

I take t/e straight to the light? no need for extra joints in cables

 

[Strima]

Depends on the heat output of the lamp.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Why not take the 1.5 standard T&E straight from the Hager (or similar) junction box to light?

you could put a h .r. cable on the end of it.

 

[LankyWill]

I always run 1mm T&E straight to the fitting, i tend to J501 and flex for commercial lighting only if i cant use a KLIK rose.

 

[cliffed]

Most downlights come pre flexed now,so nice junction box job done.
I like the Hager coffin like boxes,c/w cord grips.

 

[davesparks]

I'm a bit confused about using the bit of white heat resistant flex for downlights. Do we really need it on fire rated downlights? Isn't it just an extra unnessasary connection?

Why not take the 1.5 standard T&E straight from the Hager (or similar) junction box to light? I'm still trying to understand the reasoning for the flex on fire rated downlights. What regs are we not meeting if we don't use the flex?

What flex are you talking about? Is this a flex fitted by the manufacturer or a flex you are fitting?

The downlights I use have a flex pre-fitted with a plug and socket similar to a click flow. You just connect T&E, flex, flexshield etc into the socket.

 

[MJPD29]

I agree, no need for it cables straight into the light if that is an option

 

[LankyWill]

What flex are you talking about? Is this a flex fitted by the manufacturer or a flex you are fitting?

The downlights I use have a flex pre-fitted with a plug and socket similar to a click flow. You just connect T&E, flex, flexshield etc into the socket.

What brands that Dave?

 

[davesparks]

What brands that Dave?

Eco-star, not cheap but very very good