JCC launches low energy fire-rated downlights

JCC Lighting has launched Fireguard Plus, a range of low energy fire-rated downlights featuring Edison LED technology.

The revised England and Wales building regulations Part L, due out in October 2010, state that 3 in 4 fittings need to be low energy and must exceed 45 lamp lumens per circuit Watt.

Fireguard Plus, at 45 lumens per circuit Watt, passes this regulation.

Providing a low energy performance of 4.7W, Fireguard Plus incorporates intumescent thermo plastic technology developed by engineers at JCC.

The key to this technology is a new thermo plastic intumescent plug which has a distinctive patented design and forms a significant part of this range.

The plug reacts strongly to high temperatures and expands up to 80 times without constraint.

It swells to a solid, dense mass, sealing the back of the can to prevent moisture, heat and flames from passing into the ceiling void when subjected to high temperatures of up to 220C.

This technology improves on existing market products as the intumescent plug is manufactured to exact specifications, meaning it provides a robust fit into the top of the can, further aiding the seal in the event of a fire.

The addition of patented 'petal' cut-out vents in the plug enables optimal thermal management of the fitting throughout its life and ensures unsurpassed performance.

The Fireguard Plus range launches with two key fittings, both developed with an integral LED light source and available as a standard downlight or an IP65 rated showerlight.

The LED light source is 90 per cent more energy efficient than a 50W halogen downlight and the 3000K colour temperature and 40deg beam angle makes Fireguard Plus perfect for any domestic application.

Available in brushed nickel, chrome and white, Fireguard Plus fittings are 'A' rated for energy efficiency, are very easy to fit and forget as they do not require a separate driver and can be wired straight into the mains.

Fireguard Plus maintains the integrity of the ceiling as it is independently tested to individual 30, 60 and 90 minute ceilings and construction eliminates the need for firehoods.

It is a fit and forget solution that is easy to install and with its thermal management, provides a one-stop solution to fire-rated downlights.

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