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Lights for hi temp environment.

Allow me to begin by saying I don't like the idea I am putting forward here - it is the customer's request.

Basically, they wish to illuminate the alcove/fireplace in which their log burner currently resides.

This means drilling through the right hand cheek of the fireplace to provide access for cables. Intention is to terminate into a 13A plug to enable connection into an adjacent socket outlet.

Now, Is there any kind of lighting suitable for this? Something like a singly spot mounted on the floor shining upwards and which would cope with the local ambient temp immediately around the log burner case?

Cabling? Tri-rated or butyl rubber?

Personally I think it's a daft idea but said I would investigate the possibilities.


Comments welcome.
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  • mapj1:

    alternatively mains oven lamps are still made, though the only holders for them I have seen are designed to mount in a metal sheet




    The lamps are readily available (I just got a replacement on-line) and generally have a standard SES fitting (14mm screw fitting) so the lamp is easy as they are designed for oven temperatures up to 220 degrees Celsius. If you have a ceramic holder the main problem will be the cabling. The holders inside the ovens have a primary function of protecting the lamp from fat/grease and other cooking products which I presume will not be necessary in this instance.

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  • mapj1:

    alternatively mains oven lamps are still made, though the only holders for them I have seen are designed to mount in a metal sheet




    The lamps are readily available (I just got a replacement on-line) and generally have a standard SES fitting (14mm screw fitting) so the lamp is easy as they are designed for oven temperatures up to 220 degrees Celsius. If you have a ceramic holder the main problem will be the cabling. The holders inside the ovens have a primary function of protecting the lamp from fat/grease and other cooking products which I presume will not be necessary in this instance.

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