margarete Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 The light fitting I have in my bathroom at present, and have had all the time I have lived here, is one that fits close to the ceiling, so that the bayonet fit bulb goes in sort of lying down iyswim. The shade is thin sort of celluloid/plastic and encloses the bulb and fits close to the ceiling so that the bulb doesn't get damp from the hot water vapour in the bathroom when having a bath or shower. However, the new low energy bulbs will not be able to fit into this light fitting and so I'd like to get a suitable light fitting for when when the present bulb gives up the ghost. Has anyone any suitable recommendations pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelrose Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 i think if a landlord was to fit it,and for regulations, it has to be a close to the ceiling covered bulb so as not to get the fittings damp etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I have 5 small spotlight type fittings in mine, close to the ceiling, and look lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarete Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thank you very much for replies. I should have remembered to put that my hands are very delicate and painful, so I am wanting as simple a light fitting as possible, that will also be suitable for a bathroom. - And preferably not too complicated to get fitted in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John X Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Candles John X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavegirl Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 You should find what you're looking for here Margarete: http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/lighting/cat840782 Any DIY store should be happy to advise you on purchasing bathroom lighting. Be aware that there are electrical regulations in place that consider bathrooms to be 'special zones' where electrics require more protection than usual. With regard to lighting it's known as IP ratings and different parts of your bathroom demand higher IP ratings than others. Directly above the shower, for example, requires a higher IP rating than other zones. Also, if there is dwelling space (a used room as opposed to an attic space) above your bathroom then the light should be fire rated also. More info here: http://blog.sparksdirect.co.uk/ip-rating-in-the-bathrooms-bathroom-ip-zoning/ Downlights produce a nice effect and are easy to install, but you usually need more of them than a more typical light so they add more work. Be careful with regard to downlights as sometimes you need to purchase a transformer separately which can increase the cost. If anything I've said to you doesn't make sense then I'd suggest you get a professional in to add the new lights for you. Make sure they're Part P registered so they can sign off their work and it's usually best to get somebody affiliated with a recognised professional body. Try the recommended tradesmen section of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarete Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's very helpful, Cavegirl. Thank you. I shall definitely need to get a professional to put up a new fitting, but I wanted to have a bit of an idea of what to ask for and you have given me guidance about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday1 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 A friend of mine installed one of those flashing lights that you see at road works, but the flashing began to trigger migraine attacks unless he wore very dark sunglasses, which made it even darker than when there was no light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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