Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 2Aug 30, 2012 9:29 pm Settlement 1/2/12 New Shed 23/3/12 Slab poured 27/3/12 Frame complete 4/5/12 Roof complete 1/6/12 LOCKUP 29/6/12 Our new build blog http://kareenhillsownerbuild.blogspot.com/ Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 8Oct 10, 2012 12:54 pm Build Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=57639 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 9May 30, 2013 11:16 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 11May 31, 2013 10:46 am . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 13May 31, 2013 12:43 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 15May 31, 2013 2:36 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 18Jun 12, 2013 12:01 am . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 19Jun 23, 2013 8:26 pm . Block settled 07 June 2011 Our little piece of the Interwebs on HomeOne....... viewtopic.php?f=31&t=48577&start=0 Re: ARE HEAT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LED DOWNLIGHTS? 20Jan 05, 2014 4:37 pm A lot of great info here guys, some very informative, and some not relevant. You see, 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 3276 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 7007 |