Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Aug 30, 2012 9:08 pm When doing pre-start my builder said i would need to provide heat shrouds/shields for the downlights i would be giving them to install...I asked if they were needed for LED ones as well and told YES....i went into Beacon Lighting the other day and was told that shields are not necessary with LED's as they have inbuilt ventilation and that you cant get shrouds to fit LED's properly anyway!!!....So now I am realllllly confused... Can any electricians/lighting experts out there give me their opinions... Thanks Slab Poured 30/05/12 Lower Floor Plate High 20/08/12 Upper Floor & Wall Framing 30/08/12 Roof 14/09/12 Lock-Up 13/12/12 Yee haaaaa WE ARE IN & I HAVE A NEW IPHONE Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 2Jul 31, 2013 1:10 pm Hi Oneness, I don't believe LED down lights get hot enough to warrant having additional heat shields as most LED down lights do come with inbuilt ventilation. The most important thing is that the insulation is clear of any down light, especially if it doesn't have a heat shield. Hope this helps Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 3Jan 08, 2014 2:42 pm LED downlights are designed to dissipate heat (if any) evenly through the attached or built in Heat Sink, and therefore do not pose a problem when positioned close to thermal insulation. LED downlights, like any working product requires ample air flow to help cool the unit, and by covering them with a shroud/insulation will hinder this task from occuring, and thereby shortening the life of the light. Common sense will tell you not to cover any light fitting that has penetrated the ceiling space, and stated by the manufacturer that a heat shroud is not needed. Rules and regulations vary on individual products, but if the particular Light was made to absorb the heat, then a heat can is not needed. It comes down to the tradesman/builder to ensure the lights and Insulation are installed in the correct manner. I hope this rather simple explanation has helped, but if you do have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask, as I am an electrician by trade, and we sell many major suppliers lights to the country, and would be happy to help. Kind Regards, Kristin Lighting Expert Phone -1300 798 220 Email - service@golights.com.au Website - http://www.golights.com.au There may be answers here but can't find anything. I have a closed in veranda, four windows. North facing, just had sunblock blinds installed. A bit cooler (actually… 0 3153 Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over 32 meters in Victoria. Sleepers are 200*75*2000 mm installed over 17 steel posts. I… 0 6969 |