LED soffit lighting help
Discussion
Hello,
I'm after some soffit lighting, specifically LED adjustable downlight type lights, something (that looks) like this, but white:
I want to use LED as they use next to no electricity. Also, are/do they need to be low voltage and run off a transformer? Am I right in thinking that they need to have a suitable IP rating (44?) AND have a fireproof hood? If this is the case, I cannot find downlighters that have BOTH these characteristics as well as being adjustable. They need to be adjustable as I want to angle them onto the walls of the house, in particular I want one to shine onto a plaque with the house number so that its visible at night. The lights don't need to be particularly bright, just enough to add a "highlight" and deter anyone lurking in the shadows. I plan to fit them in the soffits front and back. The house is a dormer bungalow, so the soffits are lower than on a "normal" house, hence they do not need to be massively bright like halogen security lights etc.
I would greatly appreciate any help!
I'm after some soffit lighting, specifically LED adjustable downlight type lights, something (that looks) like this, but white:
I want to use LED as they use next to no electricity. Also, are/do they need to be low voltage and run off a transformer? Am I right in thinking that they need to have a suitable IP rating (44?) AND have a fireproof hood? If this is the case, I cannot find downlighters that have BOTH these characteristics as well as being adjustable. They need to be adjustable as I want to angle them onto the walls of the house, in particular I want one to shine onto a plaque with the house number so that its visible at night. The lights don't need to be particularly bright, just enough to add a "highlight" and deter anyone lurking in the shadows. I plan to fit them in the soffits front and back. The house is a dormer bungalow, so the soffits are lower than on a "normal" house, hence they do not need to be massively bright like halogen security lights etc.
I would greatly appreciate any help!
LED down-lights can be either composite fittings which will require a driver/tx or LED lamps into 230V fittings.
The should be IP44 minimum.
Make sure you consider the beam angle to get the effect that you want.
They won't need a fire hood in the soffit.
E36Guy works in this area, he'll be along to advise shortly.
The should be IP44 minimum.
Make sure you consider the beam angle to get the effect that you want.
They won't need a fire hood in the soffit.
E36Guy works in this area, he'll be along to advise shortly.
I have used these and they work very well. The beam is a little narrower than traditional halogen but certainly not a spot
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/gu10-3-led-240-lumen-...
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/gu10-3-led-240-lumen-...
Smiler. said:
E36Guy works in this area, he'll be along to advise shortly.
Good morning! Why do you need fire-rating? Is a building inspector going to have to sign off on this? If not, don't worry about it. Anyway, I can do you a fire rated, adjustable LED downlight at IP54. It's a brand new product so not on the website yet but if you email me at guyatcadischdotcom I will send you the specs.
The LED 'bulbs' quoted above have less than 1/2 the lumen output of what they are supposed to replace.
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