Plaster/insulation Laminate Board

Slates

Is there any problem using spot lights in a flat celling with plaster/insulation laminate board ?

RKQ

Halogen spots get very hot. It is safer to remove the insulation around the fitting and install a fire cap, to prevent the insulation melting / catching fire.
This adds to the overall cost, as does a dimmer switch capable of running high wattage.

Spots can look good but can be expensive to run , say 50 watts by 6, 10 or 15!

sinnerboy

Why pay for insulation - and fire resistance - and air tightness - and cut it all away like this ?

There are proprietary fire and air tight products to remedy something you really ought to re think .

Ceiling tracks and / or wall lighting should be preferred . Low energy - of course

RKQ

Spot on Sinnerboy! I'd agree. ( Excuse the pun!):)

I've 20 spots in our living area, 18 are on tracks and I'm even sorry I installed them. They look good but we rarely have them on - the light is too sterile!
20 x 50 watts per hour - thats quite a high bill. Not to mention the extra cost and difficultly in getting a dimmer switch to control 300 or 600 watts.

Only advantage if you can call it one, is 20 x 50 watts will heat the room in mild weather.

Still everyones different. Maybe "spots" will be a fashion embarrassment in the future.... each to his own.

sinnerboy

RKQ wrote: »

Maybe "spots" will be a fashion embarrassment in the future.... each to his own.

Like woodchip wallpaper and stippled ceilings . And avocado bathroom suites

sydthebeat

sinnerboy wrote: »

Like woodchip wallpaper and stippled ceilings . And avocado bathroom suites

youve just described my parents house

gman2k

If you use Low energy spots or even better- LED spots, then the heat build up will be less of an issue.
If you are using a dimmer with low energy spots, then beware the bulbs are not the norm and cost around €25 a pop.
Talk to your electrician/ supplier as you will still have to have a minimum clear distance around the spot.

Carlow52

Slates wrote: »

Is there any problem using spot lights in a flat celling with plaster/insulation laminate board ?

I would echo what has been said here re not using them, on the issue of dimmers, if they are not electronic then u are not saving any energy, just heating the wall/switch

Poor Uncle Tom

sinnerboy wrote: »

Like woodchip wallpaper and stippled ceilings . And avocado bathroom suites

or. champagne bathroom suite and burgandy velvet wallpaper on the fireplace wall in the sitting room with ornate mahogany and gold wall lights with brown tinted glass shades, which could drain Poolbeg if switched on together.:D