Soda Glass Round IP65 Downlight

What is the actual width of this light?
This downlight has a Diameter of 100mm and requires a Cut-out of 70mm.

Would this light work in isolation or only as groups? We have a small bathroom with a low ceiling, which we would like a stylish light for.
You can use this light singularly, the transformer is a 60va and so has a 60 watt minimum load. If used with halogen lamps you can use just one.

My order for a soda Glass downlight (12v) was delivered today Thank you. My query is: There is a small wire cable connected from the reflector through the body of the light. I assume this is for safety but should it be removed prior to fitting?
The little braided cable is there for safety in case the user drops the glass when changing the lamp. You can snip this off if not required.

I`ve bought a 360 flush Mount PIR light controller, can we use this with this fixture?
You can use a motion sensor to operate all types of domestic lamps including mains GU10 lamps, 12 volt lamps operating on a transformer and fluorescent lamps.

I am very interested in the Soda Glass downlight (ip65 mains) but my concern is that it would be fitted to a ceiling space filled with insulation. The question now is would this downlight be suitable and with any consequent fire risk involved?
There would only be a fire risk if the downlight is covered with insulation. Insulation itself is not flammable but if a recessed ceiling light is covered over it may overheat, short circuit and this is a fire risk. We have painted a pretty bleak picture here and any installation that follows the instructions supplied with the light fixture will have no issues. In short, cut away insulation around the light, or make a box from MDF or plasterboard that maintains the ventilation required. If your ceiling is fire rated (most aren`t) you can use a fire rated version of this fitting to maintain the fire integrity. The advantage of using these in ceilings that are not fire rated is the housing keeps the insulation away from the hot lamp.

Are these lights ok to be situated over a shower enclosure?
Yes with a rating of IP65 these fittings are jetproof so can be used in zones 1, 2 and 3 in the bathroom.

Can i use this product on a solid(non recessed) ceiling?
Apologies, no this is not suitable for mounting on a solid ceiling. The lamp holder and ceiling clips protrude from the back of the down light and required housing in the ceiling void.

Will these lights take the new low energy light bulbs?
The mains version will accept LED lamps that have the same dimensions as a GU10 halogen lamp. Longer lamps will not fit due to the construction of the fixture.