ᐅ Recessed housing for downlights in insulated ceilings

Created on: 11 Oct 2017 18:45
F
frank_gayer
F
frank_gayer
11 Oct 2017 18:45
Hello,

I am currently planning the recessed downlights on the ground floor. I learned that I need to use a mounting housing to avoid interference with the insulation. Now I have noticed that, for example, Bromberg indicates that the recessed light must not be installed in a mounting box.

I want to install recessed spotlights of this type with GU10 bulbs in 5 and 8 watts, depending on the lighting requirements.

I need your help with this. Which recessed light fixtures are approved for use with the mounting housing?

It is important to me that the fixtures can be replaced, or that I can purchase recessed spots without bulbs to allow for variation.

Are there more affordable mounting housings than those from Kaiser, and which ones would you recommend?

Thank you for your feedback.
M
matte
11 Oct 2017 19:03
Some details are simply missing:

- What is the ceiling construction? Timber joist ceiling or reinforced concrete? I rather assume the former if you are starting with the insulation?
- What type of mounting box are you installing? After all, you want to know which light fixture you can use with it, right?
seat8811 Oct 2017 19:04
Are these 5W or 8W LED floodlights?
F
frank_gayer
11 Oct 2017 19:08
I thought I’d approach this from a different angle. I’m choosing the recessed downlights first and then selecting the housings to match. There will be 5, 6, and 8 watt fixtures installed in neutral white. Yes, it is a beam ceiling!
seat8811 Oct 2017 19:11
Well, with LEDs, you definitely won’t need a recessed housing because they don’t get hot. That’s why I asked.
F
frank_gayer
11 Oct 2017 19:13
But it was recommended to me. I prefer to do it without and save the money! So, can I definitely plan without it even if there is insulation material or insulation foil directly behind?