Our construction will start in 1 to 2 weeks, and we need to finalize the placement of the recessed ceiling lights in the prefabricated ceiling.
Currently, we have planned them as follows (see image):
Hallway: 6 units
Living room: 9 units
Kitchen: 8 units
Different lighting concepts will be used in the other rooms.
Is this number sufficient with this layout, or should the spacing be reduced?
Currently, we have planned them as follows (see image):
Hallway: 6 units
Living room: 9 units
Kitchen: 8 units
Different lighting concepts will be used in the other rooms.
Is this number sufficient with this layout, or should the spacing be reduced?
The holes in the basement ceiling are done, and the conduit pipes have been installed. Now it’s just a matter of pulling the cables and installing the spotlights. But more on that later... I just wanted to mention that core drilling is really no joke. My husband hit metal on 8 out of 10 holes and had to use an angle grinder… it was a tough job. Measuring to get the exact positioning is also an art in itself. On the ground floor, we’re already more experienced...
Well, as a low-cost option for budget retrofit spotlights (or does anyone still install halogen bulbs nowadays?), this might be acceptable. However, if you want to install a proper LED system with a separate driver, you will already encounter space issues—aside from the fact that the installation space is probably too small to allow sufficient air circulation.
Some might consider it wasteful, but when spending a mid six-figure amount on a house, thinking about savings of maybe 500 euros and then ending up without an optimal solution always strikes me as… well, questionable.
Some might consider it wasteful, but when spending a mid six-figure amount on a house, thinking about savings of maybe 500 euros and then ending up without an optimal solution always strikes me as… well, questionable.
Now I’m going to be a bit more specific...
K1300S schrieb:
Well, as a low-cost option for inexpensive retrofit spotlights (or does anyone still install halogen today?) ---> NO, we install LED! that might work, but if you want to install a proper LED system with a separate driver ---> I’m not exactly sure what that is. We have two lighting circuits in the hallway, and we just want to switch them on and off as needed. I don’t need a concept for that!, then you’ll start running into space problems – aside from the fact that the nominal installation space is probably too small to allow sufficient air circulation. ---> The installation depth of the chosen LEDs is 8cm (3 inches). We have 16cm (6 inches), so that should definitely be enough. The factory-installed units are, as far as I know, only 12cm (5 inches) deep in total. Also, LEDs are known not to get warm, at least not like halogen!
Some might see it as wasteful, but when you’re investing a mid six-figure amount in a house, considering savings of maybe 500 EUR (about 540 USD) and then ending up without an optimal solution always seems... well, questionable to me. ---> With just 10 fixtures in the basement hallway (we also want several more on the ground and upper floors), according to the electrician we’d be well over 500 Euros!!!
That is entirely your choice – I just find the whole planning a bit odd when, for a project costing around 300,000 euros, it comes down to just 500 euros in the end. Don’t get me wrong, I have to work for my money too, and I don’t earn 500 euros quickly either, but in relation to the total effort, it’s hardly anything – especially since I’m not even sure you can save 500 euros with a manageable number of lamps – leaving aside the warranty issue.
No offense intended
K1300S
Edit: To be fair, you should also subtract the material costs for your DIY solution from the 500 euro surcharge.
No offense intended
K1300S
Edit: To be fair, you should also subtract the material costs for your DIY solution from the 500 euro surcharge.