Having sorted our wood burning stove the next item in our dinning room redecoration is the removal of and old ceiling and the fitment of down lights in the new plasterboard ceiling.
The choice is bewildering from £3 to £63!
Having done some research I have narrowed it down a bit, just a small bit. I need to have fire rated ones as there is living space above, and frankly for the small extra they are worth the peace of mind.
My requirements are that they must be dimmable. I don’t care about tiling or any other feature. The surrounds/ bezel should be chrome too. I need 7 for the room, one of which will be on its own circuit.
But now the trouble starts….
Low voltage vs high, Halogen, GU10 fittings. LEDs….
Then there are the brands, which ones are good etc.
My experience with down lighters is 3rd hand, but everyone I know who has then has an issue with the burning out, fusing, getting through bulbs at an alarming rate or just not working. Reading and seeing these issues it seams that in a ceiling you do not want control or transformer boxes that you cannot access without removing floors etc.
The electrician has quoted £80 per light, that it’s the cost of the light and the fitting and all electrics. Seems high but says that the lights cost more as they are the latest LED type.
Any advice as always is welcome