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chriso

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Our electrician has fitted these LED downlights:

https://ansell-lighting.com/en/products/prism-pro-cct-fire-rated-downlight-dual-wattage

Due to space constraints and equal spacing in the room, there are a couple of instances where the light is right next to and almost touching the joist above. Here is a photo in the loft (attached) and below from kitchen.

My main concern is how much of a fire risk is this? I only found out as I was looking at loftlids that sit on top to hold the insulation above the light and they said they are too close and should be moved.

Obviously it would be a pain and added expense with newly plastered ceilings, with lights not being able to go into an equal spacing.

Many thanks
Chris
 

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i would only worry if they were 50watt halogens. the heat from LED bulbs is minimal so I'd leave alone, but not cover with ithcy-poo.
 

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