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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 discussed the issue directly with the customer yesterday and we are going to take some temperature readings from different areas around the burner and hearth. Thankfully, he is already familiar with Building Regulations concerning log burner installations due to one of his initial proposals during the burner installation being a wish to install an oak mantle above the burner itself, and a requirement whereby the rear side of the oak beam having to be clad in copper sheet to mitigate any harmful heating effects.

    I had actually suggested a couple of candlesticks instead in order to negate the need to run any cables!
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    I discussed the issue directly with the customer yesterday and we are going to take some temperature readings from different areas around the burner and hearth. Thankfully, he is already familiar with Building Regulations concerning log burner installations due to one of his initial proposals during the burner installation being a wish to install an oak mantle above the burner itself, and a requirement whereby the rear side of the oak beam having to be clad in copper sheet to mitigate any harmful heating effects.

    I had actually suggested a couple of candlesticks instead in order to negate the need to run any cables!
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