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19th January 2009, 06:20 PM
g'day,
we have a bunch of recessed CFL fittings (pretty much the same as at http://www.environmentshop.com.au/Pr...s.asp?PID=3246 (http://www.environmentshop.com.au/ProductDetails.asp?PID=3246)).
these are installed in a similar manner to halogen downlights, e.g. there is a circular hole of 120mm diameter, insert light, done. since they are like downlights, one ensures the insulation is clear.
we've noticed a slight draught when you get up on a ladder, and put your hand near the fitting, so thought we'd use something like an "isolite" box (see http://www.isolite.com.au/), however these very clearly say on them:
- NOT suitable for 240V
- the cutout section probably cannot handle the lights we have
so ... question to the sparkies:
1. is the "not suitable for 240V" really just around the heat from an incandescent? i'd imagine a CFL would be less heat than a halogen
2. anyone used the 'isolite' boxes with the above kind of recessed CFL lights?
3. any alternatives that anyone can think of?
cheers.
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we have a bunch of recessed CFL fittings (pretty much the same as at http://www.environmentshop.com.au/Pr...s.asp?PID=3246 (http://www.environmentshop.com.au/ProductDetails.asp?PID=3246)).
these are installed in a similar manner to halogen downlights, e.g. there is a circular hole of 120mm diameter, insert light, done. since they are like downlights, one ensures the insulation is clear.
we've noticed a slight draught when you get up on a ladder, and put your hand near the fitting, so thought we'd use something like an "isolite" box (see http://www.isolite.com.au/), however these very clearly say on them:
- NOT suitable for 240V
- the cutout section probably cannot handle the lights we have
so ... question to the sparkies:
1. is the "not suitable for 240V" really just around the heat from an incandescent? i'd imagine a CFL would be less heat than a halogen
2. anyone used the 'isolite' boxes with the above kind of recessed CFL lights?
3. any alternatives that anyone can think of?
cheers.
Read the full thread at RenovateForum.com... (http://www.renovateforum.com/showthread.php?t=75033&goto=newpost)