Low profile LED downlighters

Low profile LED downlighters

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clockworks

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5,392 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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I'm replacing the fibreboard ceiling in a downstairs bedroom in my 1960's dormer bungalow with plasterboard. I want to fit 4 downlighters, switched in two banks of 2.

When I had the kitchen diner rebuilt a couple of years ago, we used Aurora GU10 fittings, with Megaman 5w LEDs. I'm very happy with these, but they won't fit in the bedroom - the loft above is boarded, so I need to fit low profile units (4" joists) that don't get too hot.

Any recommendations for suitable units in satin nickel finish? It's a spare bedroom, so I don't want to go overboard. The Aurora/megaman combo were £14 each, trade. Maybe £100 for the 4?

kiethton

13,922 posts

181 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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Unsure on specific specifications/models but I'd speak to Guy on here (E36GUY)

He has sorted me out with some lights for a similar purpose (new plasterboard based ceiling downlights) and seeing the quality of what has arrived I'm very impressed - would give him a shout to see if he has anything suitable smile

IIIRestorerIII

842 posts

229 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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Have a look here for your options including dimensions on the downlights.

https://www.downlights.co.uk/downlights.html

Guy's Ecoleds are also on here but you'll get a much better price going directly to him.

I have used both retailers with no issues.


clockworks

Original Poster:

5,392 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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I didn't have much luck with Guy when I did the kitchen.

Thanks for the link to the downlights website. Looks like the Aurora M5 will do what I want.

E36GUY

5,906 posts

219 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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clockworks said:
I didn't have much luck with Guy when I did the kitchen.

Thanks for the link to the downlights website. Looks like the Aurora M5 will do what I want.
eh?

clockworks

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5,392 posts

146 months

Thursday 18th August 2016
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E36GUY said:
eh?
2 years ago. You replied to my initial query, asking me to send a sketch of the room layout. I did this, but heard nothing more.

E36GUY

5,906 posts

219 months

Friday 19th August 2016
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clockworks said:
2 years ago. You replied to my initial query, asking me to send a sketch of the room layout. I did this, but heard nothing more.
Then you have my apologies.

ladderino

728 posts

140 months

Saturday 20th August 2016
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Not the experience I had when I redid my garage; Guy was really helpful in spite of my dithering and gave me loads of advice on where best to place the lights.

Really happy with the end product, sparkies also commented on both the ease of install and quality of light.