soffit lights

[learner123]

Hi all.
I want to put some down lights in the soffit do i need to use certain lights/covers ect, what ones are easier?

What is better LV or 230v

Many thanks in advance

 

[RF Lighting]

I normally recommend IP56 showerlights fitted with GU10 CFLs. They run cool and still produce lots of light. Using showerlights will prevent the fitting / lamp connections from exposure to the elements and corrosion.

Soffits are not suitable for normal halogen downlights if they are wooden or plastic, due to the heat they generate.

 

[learner123]

cool thanks RF,
The soffit is wooden,

Ill have a search for them

thanks again

 

[learner123]

RF don't mean to sound rude, but did you mean IP65 rather then IP56 for the shower light,

 

[RF Lighting]

possibly

 

[Pensdown]

possibly

As my mum always said....remember your IP's & Q's