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LED lights GU10 and slim models for a garage conversion

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.24 PM

I want to install LED lights on plasterboard that is directly on top of PIR boards on a 5.1x2.2 metres garage that I'm converting to a home office. I was reading that I should have clearance between the lights and the PIR board to allow air circulation, so I was looking for slim profile LED lights, but with so many choices, it is difficult to find the right product and if I'm taking the right way. I initially wanted to put GU10 LED lights in place as there is a lot of options with colour temperature, beam angle and lumens. But slim led lights there is way less choice, also the brands are a bit more obscure. I was hoping anyone could shed some "light" here to what is the best way forward. The GU light fittings are quite bulky but I have more options compared to the slim LEDS that have an external driver. I was hoping to leave as much insulation in place as possible.

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Hayes electrical

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Pevensey

Hi gu10 lights are a thing of the past , if you look into getting led fittings they are genuinely only about 50cm deep , and don’t generate a great amount of heat so the clearance space stated for air circulation isn’t a big concern. Most electrical wholesalers will sell a decent product even if it’s there cheaper own brand . You can go to places like screw fix but be aware not all last that long. There is no need for bulb changes as they are an internal unit with a great amount of hours. Hope this helps

Answered26 July 2021

Anonymous user

Just a suggestion for a led luminarie Take a look at (Thorn zoe)fittings Only 12mm Decent light output for 8w

Answered6 August 2021

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Somerton

Why mess about with recessed spot lights if its gunna be an office - use a surface mounted track lighting system or LED battens With surface mounted lighting you don’t need to worry about void clearances behind the ceiling

Answered15 August 2021