Ah, I see. How difficult this is when you're inexperienced 
What should I do with the ventilation hole if I now need to lower it by 10-11cm? It seems there isn't any reasonable downlight with an installation depth under 90-100mm...
What should I do with the ventilation hole if I now need to lower it by 10-11cm? It seems there isn't any reasonable downlight with an installation depth under 90-100mm...
No, it won't be great, I agree with that...
There is surely someone that fits, but it might be difficult at that price.
If you are going to use them as primary lighting, they should definitely be dimmable. At least in my taste.
There is surely someone that fits, but it might be difficult at that price.
If you are going to use them as primary lighting, they should definitely be dimmable. At least in my taste.
If you have the chance, drop by Clas Ohlson and check them out, and measure their dimensions.
I know that previously there have been oddly stated installation dimensions for LED spotlights.
Actually at Clas Ohlson specifically.
We're talking about LEDs with a total of 8 W power. Shouldn't generate much heat.
And you don't have a flammable ceiling above either.
I know that previously there have been oddly stated installation dimensions for LED spotlights.
Actually at Clas Ohlson specifically.
We're talking about LEDs with a total of 8 W power. Shouldn't generate much heat.
And you don't have a flammable ceiling above either.
The dimmer function would be a big plus, as you say. Is it okay to cover the ventilation hole? The room in question is the living room, and there are fresh air vents above the windows.
Yes, I would probably do that. As you say, I can't imagine they get particularly warm, and if I lower it by 45+28, the installation depth will be 73mm excluding the ceiling. I will look further into this
Yes, I would probably do that. As you say, I can't imagine they get particularly warm, and if I lower it by 45+28, the installation depth will be 73mm excluding the ceiling. I will look further into this
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We generally install these fixtures from Hide a Light http://www.hidealite.se/Produkter/I..._6_Tilt/1511439-800859.html?variantId=1228562
We usually lower the ceiling with 45x45 cc 300-450 then gypsum. Then you also get a dimmable converter in the hole for the fixtures.
We generally install these fixtures from Hide a Light http://www.hidealite.se/Produkter/I..._6_Tilt/1511439-800859.html?variantId=1228562
We usually lower the ceiling with 45x45 cc 300-450 then gypsum. Then you also get a dimmable converter in the hole for the fixtures.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the ventilation vents above the windows for INcoming air, while the one in the ceiling is for OUTgoing air?GT3 said:Dimmer function would be a big plus as you say. Can you cover the ventilation hole? The room in question is the living room and there are fresh air vents above the windows.
Yes, I would probably do that, as you say I can't imagine they get particularly hot and if I reduce it by 45+28 it becomes a built-in depth of 73mm excluding the ceiling. I'll look further into this
That's correct, maybe I expressed myself a bit unclearly. What I meant is that there is supply air in the form of vents above the windows. The vent/grille (exhaust) on the wall I have never seen in a living room before, hence my question about whether it could be removed. However, I've scrapped those plans; I won't lower the ceiling that much.
Got a tip that you can nail up the studs in the ceiling? Does that work or what should one use? There seem to be divided opinions where some say plug and screw while others have said expanding nails, etc.
I will be using 45x45 studs.
I will be using 45x45 studs.
I used expansion bolts and large washers. Drill straight through the 45-rule, hammer in the expansion bolt, add a 50mm washer, and then the nut. However, this assumes you'll add another layer of 45mm rule since the expansion bolt sticks out. Otherwise, you can screw up 45 rules with regular screws/plugs. However, some say that you shouldn't use plastic plugs as they can melt in a fire and the whole ceiling will fall down... but it is most common to use regular plugs and screws then...
But what do you do in a bathroom where there are drainage pipes in the ceiling concrete? Then a nail plug could go right through the drainage?
It's a condominium with a bathroom directly above.
I'm considering whether to place beams with a natural upward bend and glue those that cannot be attached in any other way.