ive just fitted some low voltage light to my bath room ceiling do i put the insulation back over them?

Answer 1

It seems that not enough is being done to educate people with Legislation regarding electrical works in the home.
The work you have done requires a test certificate and notification to the local authority under Part "P" of the building regulations.It is an offence not to do so.
As for your question , NO do not put the insulation back over the fittings or transformers as they will overheat.
If neccessary, fire barriers must be installed over the fittings.
Get a qualified person to carry out the tests and notification.
Please note that councils will not accept a "Periodic" test cert for new work.

Answer 2

No, and you should also leave the transfomers clear of insulation too. You can put the transformers on a firm surface on top of the insulation if you prefer.

If it were not a like-for-like change then it would be notifiable under Part P (Building Regs) if you are in England and Wales. A "domestic installer" however would not have the necessary qualifications to inspect it, even if it were required.

Answer 3

Assuming the bathroom is upstairs in two storey house I would make a small, open both ends box, out of non flammable material, slightly longer than depth of loft insulation. Put it in the loft over the light to keep the insulation away from the light and to allow heat created by the light to escape.

Answer 4

probably you're relating downlights ? (low voltage floor gentle fittings have a tendency to come back finished with required transformer) as previous, i'd pick a transformer for each installation, those may generally be rated round 60-65w each, and may fit into the hollow in the ceiling, this makes it more beneficial accessible to regulate at a later date if required. dimmable transformers also are available, ensure you take advantage of suited rated dimmer change. that's regularly occurring for an extremely low voltage transformer to 'buzz' at the same time as in operation, more beneficial so at the same time as dimmed. once low voltage bulbs are nearing the accurate of there lifetime, you may also see a color replace, a kind of blu/red. i'd steer away from making use of low voltage fittings in a kitchen or bathing room, basically because the light fixtures in those rooms have a tendency for use sparingly, as a outcome lowering the existence of the bulbs. for those rooms i'd pick mains halogen, (GU10) which do no longer require transformer, as they artwork off 240v, lowering upkeep topics (no trannie to change later) and espresso wattage LED bulbs are available for those,draw back is the bulbs are more beneficial expensive. if uncertain examine with a qualified electrician

Answer 5

are the lights in cans ? if so the can would have a temperature sensor to cut the lgiht if it gets too hot.
A city inspector told me i should not put insulation around the can so the light would not keep turning off when too hot.

if the light is a pendant, there is no reason why you should not put the insulation back.

If over shower or bath, the light has to be rated for wet locations.

Answer 6

If the light is through the celling you need to keep the insulation of the the top of the light as they generate a lot of heat and will trip on thermal over load.

Answer 7

The fixture usually says whether you can put insulation around it or not. If there's doubt, leave the insulation out, so the air can circulate.

Answer 8

Installing lighting in a room containing a fixed bath is notifiable under Part P of the building regulations. If you do not notify building control you could be prosecuted and fined. Have the installation checked by a 'domestic installer'.

Answer 9

Not unless they are IC rated. They should say on them if they are. If they aren't keep the insulation at least 6 inches away from them.