LED Down lights location/layout help

[Lisapete]

Hi,

I'm new here and yes this a joint use with the misses (Lisa) and me (Pete). Were from sunny Bristol, found this lace via Google.

We want to install some down lights, fact already bought some. Convert them to LED.

So what do we have so far....

8x Hager J501 junction box http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111148647564?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Prysmian 6242Y Twin & Earth Cable 1.5mm² x 50m Greyhttp://www.screwfix.com/p/prysmian-6242y-twin-earth-cable-1-5mm-x-50m-grey/51381

10X Sylvania Fire Rated Downlight Fixed GU10 Mains Brushed Steel http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lig...d+GU10+Mains+Brushed+Steel/d220/sd3289/p13444

10X 4.5 Watt GU10 LED Bulb - Wide Beam Angle Cool White http://www.ledhut.co.uk/spot-lights...lumens-60-watt-equiv-24-x-5050-smd-chips.html

So these are just some of the bits we have already. Am currently reinsulating the loft, raising the floor on legs and 300mm insualton. As such these down lights are to be fitted on the landing, stairs and bed room i need to cover them as don't want to brake the insualtion. Going to order some of these... http://www.fastlec.co.uk/click-gb40...standing-flat-packed-p-2253.html#.UxMF9_l_uT9

So our problem is the layout. On a different forum somone had offered to do a drawing, never happen and we need to get these done as the loft is now on hold. As it happens i'm in bed with flu right now.

Can anyone help with how to lay this out? Below are some drawings with measurements. Bedroom, landing, stairs and downstairs hallway. I'd be more than willing to pay for some beers for your help

Thanks Lisa & Pete

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

The positioning of the lights will be dictated by any joists or obstruction in the ceiling void above.
My rule of thumb is no closer than 600mm from perimeter walls and spacing between each lamp, no less than 300mm, no greater than 1200mm.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Downlights in a bedroom. Good grief!

 

[Lisapete]

Downlights in a bedroom. Good grief!

Why is that a problem??

 

[Aragorn84]

I guess it depends how you use the bedroom

nailing 10 downlights into a bedroom ceiling will give it a film studio feel, maybe thats desirable?

 

[Sam Gangee]

From my own perspective, lying in bed and staring up at bright pinpoints of light would be my worst nightmare. I'd go for diffused lighting strips around the edges. But, each to his own!

 

[bernardgreen]

Downlights in a bedroom. Good grief!

Why is that a problem??

It is like having a torch shone in your face when you are laying on your back in bed. Most uncomfortable.

 

[Lisapete]

The bedroom is going to be Chic Shadow https://www.dulux.co.uk/colour/chic_shadow

Fairly dark color. I plan to fit a dimmer for the down lights in the room.

Bedroom use will be for our baby so won't really be used that much as got a corner led lamp from Ikea.

 

[Sam Gangee]

Just looking to the future, this addition will make the house more difficult to sell.

 

[Lisapete]

Just looking to the future, this addition will make the house more difficult to sell.

It's built on a flood plane and by ******. They sell like hot cakes here. Next door sold there for £495,000 just. Exactly same as mine. I bought this for £190,000 off plan 2 years ago

 

[winston1]

You don't need 1.5 mm twin and earth cable. Take it back and change it for 1 mm twin and earth. Cheaper and easier to work with.

 

[Lisapete]

You don't need 1.5 mm twin and earth cable. Take it back and change it for 1 mm twin and earth. Cheaper and easier to work with.

No longer have the receipt to take it back. It's fine it was cheao

 

[bernardgreen]

It's built on a flood plane~~~ ~~~ off plan 2 years ago

Slightly off topic but did the plans take into account the possibility ( certainty ? ) of the house flooding ?. Like keeping all electrics above the expected flood level.

 

[Lisapete]

It's built on a flood plane~~~ ~~~ off plan 2 years ago

Slightly off topic but did the plans take into account the possibility ( certainty ? ) of the house flooding ?. Like keeping all electrics above the expected flood level.

Nope. We have 5 pumping stations over the site. Sea wall was rebuilt, bigger and stronger. A new flood plane was built and locks.

Site has just finished being built, 10,000 home, 1 school, docs, shops, pubs, boat yard.

Chance of flood is slim as it's raised slightly, pump stations going. Has not flooded in the 10 years it's been present.

 

[Lisapete]

Anyone able to help on where to place these