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RE: Bathroom lights



Thanks Malcolm much appreciated, I will do as you suggest.

B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Malcolm Lansell [mailto:mlansell@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 18 December 2003 09:34
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Bathroom lights


I used five 50W 240v halogen downlighters in my 10'x8' bathroom (replacing
5
old fashioned 60w reflector spot lamps), and they give plenty of
illumination.  I chose the 240v variety so I could dim them without
worrying
about transformers etc.  All the ones I saw in the shops were 12v, so I
ended up ordering them from TLC.

There are a couple of things to watch out for with these lights.  One is
that you need at least 6" of space above them, to allow for the heat
they
produce, so watch where the loft insulation is!  The other is that the beam
is quite sharply defined, so you don't get any glow on the ceiling, and the
tops of the walls can also be quite dark (depending on positioning, of
course).  The bulbs I use have a 38 degree beam - I certainly wouldn't go
any narrower.

Mal



----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian G. Reynolds" <brian.g.reynolds@xxxxxxx>
To: "Ukha_D (E-mail)" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:59 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Bathroom lights


> Hi all,
>
> I am now re-building my bathroom and was looking at lights.
>
> I passed the local Focus DIY place last night and was baffled by the
array
of lights available!
>
> What I am thinking off is down lighters but there are soooo many to
choose
>from
>
> Does anyone have any advise as to what to look out for? they will be
connected back to the DIN modules, maybe one set operated purely by HV/ACE
and another set controlled by a PTM ceiling mounted pull cord.
>
> I do like the look of the small halogen lights but do not know if they
will work.
>
> TIA,
>
> B.


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