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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Fireblade on July 27, 2007, 10:31:31 AM

Title: Ceiling downlights - causing fires?
Post by: Fireblade on July 27, 2007, 10:31:31 AM

Have a look at this site http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com/video The dangers of ceiling downlights.
This is an Australian report, but are we seeing the same problems here?

Title: Ceiling downlights - causing fires?
Post by: Graeme on July 27, 2007, 11:59:54 AM

it mentions that the insulation above the ceiling is catching fire.

This should not be a problem if they are professionally installed but the diy'er may not make sure the fitting has the required clearance.

Title: Ceiling downlights - causing fires?
Post by: Fishy on July 27, 2007, 12:50:27 PM

This has been discussed before...

http://www.fire.org.uk/punbb/upload/viewtopic.php?id=35

I wouldn't have them in my house, for that very reason!