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Lights for hi temp environment.

whjohnson
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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    I have an ordinary 4ft fluorescent fitted in a recess directly above (2ft)  my rayburn range, the flue passes within 8" of it. It has been there 30 years and works fine. Given the number of spiders webs in the recess  the temp can't get too high. I would not think the temperatures are going to get very high unless the light is very close to the stove. Air circulation will tend to keep the temperatures down. I have a solid fuel stove in another room with ironwork within 5 inches of the side and it does not get so hot that you cannot touch it. I think you need to test the temp with the log burner going. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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    I have an ordinary 4ft fluorescent fitted in a recess directly above (2ft)  my rayburn range, the flue passes within 8" of it. It has been there 30 years and works fine. Given the number of spiders webs in the recess  the temp can't get too high. I would not think the temperatures are going to get very high unless the light is very close to the stove. Air circulation will tend to keep the temperatures down. I have a solid fuel stove in another room with ironwork within 5 inches of the side and it does not get so hot that you cannot touch it. I think you need to test the temp with the log burner going. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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