Im guessing after visiting one big box store yesterday that IC rated downlights may not exist here, my question is do they stock them in Thailand and if they do where in the Chon Buri area could I get them, or are they known by another name?

 

I will need a number of LED IC rated/Fire proof downlights, and no I wont provide covers or make up something to lift the insulation,  after keeping an eye on the builders I could not possibly expect them to follow simple instructions and there is no chance im getting into the roof to check up, failing being able to get my hands on them its then pendulum style and the similar.

I've not actively looked for them, but try one of the specialist electrical places rather than a big box store, and ask for "fire rated" downlights. They will probably still need to order them, but at least they should understand what you need. Find some photos on the web, a picture speaks a thousand words.

 

Somewhere like this, it's a lot bigger than it looks, they have a massive warehouse out back and as a bonus it's next to the bottle shop: -

 

4 hours ago, Crossy said:

I've not actively looked for them, but try one of the specialist electrical places rather than a big box store, and ask for "fire rated" downlights. They will probably still need to order them, but at least they should understand what you need. Find some photos on the web, a picture speaks a thousand words.

 

Somewhere like this, it's a lot bigger than it looks, they have a massive warehouse out back and as a bonus it's next to the bottle shop: -

 

What's this location? im in Pattaya the build is in Sattahip, Thanks.

30 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

What's this location? im in Pattaya the build is in Sattahip, Thanks.

 

It's in Pathum Thani, hardly local for you 😞

 

But there's bound to be somewhere similar in your area, the bike taxi guys are usually an excellent source of information about these places, for a nominal tip of course. 

@AlexRRR Did you find any?

12 hours ago, stubuzz said:

@AlexRRR Did you find any?

No, bought the slim line ones there is a gap from rafters to plaster ceiling battens, the lights fits snugly between, not ideal but thats the best we can do, Thais generally balk at the extra cost of insulation ive come to notice...6 months in one light out, not sure why yet.

What brand did you buy? Lamptan has some extra thin aluminium types.

https://www.thianthong.com/lamptan-led-panel-downlight-ultra-slim-alu-match-circle-warmwhite-a.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqV9YiPc6T2vsI_JDZGSNUYFGgFOuIAOyuFFy0Ms9U_khUPW8pF

7 hours ago, AlexRRR said:

6 months in one light out, not sure why yet.

Heat kills leds. I read another post where the guy was using pieces of 6'' pvc pipe as spacers between the lights and the insulation.

16 hours ago, stubuzz said:

What brand did you buy? Lamptan has some extra thin aluminium types.

https://www.thianthong.com/lamptan-led-panel-downlight-ultra-slim-alu-match-circle-warmwhite-a.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqV9YiPc6T2vsI_JDZGSNUYFGgFOuIAOyuFFy0Ms9U_khUPW8pF

Heat kills leds. I read another post where the guy was using pieces of 6'' pvc pipe as spacers between the lights and the insulation.

Unlikely to be heat its a loung room light thats hardly ever on, I prefer to have a lamp on when watching tv...its the closet light to a fan, highly likely the guy dicking around during install loosened fan connections.