13-08-12, 10:02 PM
LED's that can put out a decent amount of light are still quite expensive - around 30 quid each compared to 3 or 4 quid for the best quality energy saver halogens. Also last time I looked LED's have quite a narrow beam. Hopefully LED's will improve in performance and price in the next few years.
I do find it quite amusing that incandescent lamps of 60w and above have been banned while hopelessly inefficent down-lighters are being fitted left right and centre. I did think of getting rid of mine as 60watts of ordinary energy saving bulbs would do what the 550w of downlighters would. But the light qulaity is so much better and welcome in a kitchen environment.
That depends where you live. Not applicable in Scotland unless it's part of a planning application.
But anyway, nobody I know bothers with 1mm these days.
I do find it quite amusing that incandescent lamps of 60w and above have been banned while hopelessly inefficent down-lighters are being fitted left right and centre. I did think of getting rid of mine as 60watts of ordinary energy saving bulbs would do what the 550w of downlighters would. But the light qulaity is so much better and welcome in a kitchen environment.
Quote:Remember that all the work you are doing is notifiable and comes under Part P of the building regs, either inform building control for them to inspect or employ a Part P approved contractor to carry it out.
That depends where you live. Not applicable in Scotland unless it's part of a planning application.
But anyway, nobody I know bothers with 1mm these days.