Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Should be go for down lights , if so Halogen or LED?? 4Dec 31, 2011 9:33 pm No idea. I know I can buy decenty quality ones now for $50 from the electrical wholesalers. If you are reasonably handy just ask the builder to install a socket in the roof (Clipsal 413) to each location a downlight is going to be installed and then when you move in just cut the hole in the ceiling and plug the downlight driver in to the 413. I don't know if anyone has tried to do this, but it should be heaps cheaper than paying builders margin on downlights. A 413 costs about $2 to buy and looks like this. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ So I'm just reading up on this ecosystem of lights. I'm planning on putting deck lights along the outside edge of a large deck. Will need about 3 packs (18 lights) plus… 0 23012 How long is a "long period"? For a few weeks, it should be ok. It also depends on the area you live in...I would let your neighbours know that you will be away too and… 1 28562 |