Ceiling mounted spotlamps

Nov 10, 2005 4 Replies
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My kitchen has recessed ceiling mounted spotlamps (which are flush with holes in the ceiling), which have 1cm gaps around their circumference (possibly so that the angle can be adjusted?).



Trouble is that these gaps also allow insects, flies and the like to come through from the attic (the property is a bungalow).



I have no need to adjust the angle of these spotlamps so have been thinking of stuffing something either around the tops of the lamps (from the attic side) or stuffing something non-flammable in the circular gaps around the lamps.



What though can I use that is non-flammable (the lamps gets very hot)? Would fibreglass be okay?


Thanks



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You can get proper fire hoods for spotlights, which will do the job you want as well as offering the benefit of preserving the fire integrity of the ceiling.

Owain

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Functional, if messy. Plasterboard is the usual, plaster or filler would work if you keep it from getting into the fitting. Presumably someone took out larger fittings but for some readon didnt make the hole good.

NT

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construct a box around each downlighter about 4 " deep and the width between the joists and that same length out of plaster board and plasterboard adhesive. Be generous with the glue and make sure its air tight. You really shouldnt have been venting a kitchen into an attic bexause of condensation problems up there!

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