Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Mar 06, 2011 6:15 am we are close to finalising an order for 100+ 15w led downlights. The driver is ctick compliant and ce compliant however there is no mention of ctick compliance for the led bulb/heatsink. i.e. the kit contains a bulb-heatsink+driver+power chord running 240v Does the led bulb also need to be ctick compliant or is it sufficient for the driver alone to be. Thanks Ray Re: LED Downlight Compliance question 2Mar 06, 2011 9:30 am Hi, I am quite interested in purchasing LED downlights for my new home. Are you able to advise me where you are buying the LED downlights from and what price each unit inclusive of the driver would be ? Thanks JT Re: LED Downlight Compliance question 3Mar 07, 2011 12:26 pm The driver is the only thing that needs to have the ctick compliance and 'V' number or equiv. The cord also needs to have approvals (I see very few without them as it doesn't cost much more to buy approved). For EMC approval both the fixture and driver should to be tested as a complete unit. In response to Jims, Here is the guidelines I use when reccomending a light: price <$100 CRI 80+ 600+ lumens (this can sound low but most companies do not have proof of their light output) approved driver (dimmable?) photometric files are always good to ask for even if you don't need them it often shows how much a company has spent on R&D. For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to… 3 7035 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 5477 |