A downlight cover for everyone that fixes everything. The Downlight Mitt

Recessed lighting: Fireproof, insulate and install energy efficient lamp all in one. Soon to include an R-value

Category	: Energy:Architecture
Location	: Australia - Victoria - Melbourne
Posted On	: Oct 15, 2009
Updated	: Oct 28, 2009
Posted By	: Efficiency Matrix
Employer	: Efficiency Matrix
Views	: 121

Downlights are the most inefficient lights you can put in your house. In summer they make your living area warmer, and in winter they make your living area cooler. Open air connectivity between your living area and the roof is a big "NO! NO!". These two areas should be separated as much as can be, because the roof is there to protect you from the elements, not to join you to the elements.
This is the under lying problem with downlights. Efficiency Matrix has unveiled two new products, for the first time in the market targeting downlight inefficiencies head on.

The Efficiency Matrix Halogen Mitt and the LED Mitt.

* Up to 2 hour fire rating
* An insulating material which significantly reduced heat loss.
* Blocks draught spreading from the most windy parts of the house(the roof).
* The Halogen Mitt includes a specialized Lamp which directs heat downwards and provides the same light output as a standard 50W lamp but only consumes 35W of energy.
* The LED Mitt includes an LED Lamp which produces great light output compared to a 20W halogen Lamp with only 5W of energy consumption.

Downlight cover installation
Downlight cover Fire demonstration
Downlight Thermal Resistance Demonstration
http://efficiencymatrix.com/media-demonstrations/

"Your light fitting is either in the living area or in your roof, there can be no in between. The Halogen Mitt finally resolves the ugly inefficiencies of downlights, cost effectively."

http://efficiencymatrix.com