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Do LED downlights need a loft cover?

If the downlight will be buried in insulation, yes. Tenmat loft covers suit LED lamps and halogen lamps up to 50W, and are tested to BS EN 60598 for heat build-up. Keeping insulation off the fitting helps LED lamps keep their light output and lamp life, and avoids the malfunction and fire risk of a lamp buried in insulation.