When considering lighting options aesthetics is going to rank highly on your list of requirements. This often means however that your lights are going to be placed next to other perhaps unsuitable materials that might not react well to the excess heat generated by a light. The materials around a fitting can also cause the light to overheat which can make it a fire hazard. This is why firerated downlights have been created. They have been designed not to overheat which means that they will also comply with new building regulations.
The design of these lights means that they have a ventilated bodies which can deal with excess heat, as well as being integrated with intumescent material. These are great options for new buildings, especially commercial areas where lighting might be in use 24 hours a day. Many of the lights are also designed so that they can be easily maintained with easy access tops. Because of the changes in the building regulations it is now essential to have these lights in order to be up to date with fire safety requirements.
T5 fluorescent lights are deceptively efficient with energy usage and can put out as much light as a T8 lamp with 20% less wattage. These are great options for commercial environments that need to be well lit, such as offices and stock rooms. The 10000 hour lamp life on average means that they are often great value for money at under £2 each (excluding VAT).
