Suspended lights fitting ideas

hightower · May 3, 2018

Getting a stack of these to replace the fluorescent we currently have in our sports hall. I've got a test unit, and I've put it up using the suspension kit the old light was on - it's a wire type with a quick release mechanism.

The new light weighs the same as the old fitting so the wire fitting kit should suffice but I've had a search for alternative methods of fixing and haven't found much, so just looking for other ideas too?

https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk...+White+LED+Low/High+Bay+Light+105W/1859226924

ipf · May 3, 2018

How does the 'test' job look? Why are you looking for alternatives, does it not look good?
I've not used them so don't know how they're fixed or how many fixing points they have.
You could always go for good old screwed hooks, hooked back plates and chain. They'll look good on a flying saucer

hightower · May 3, 2018

The test job looks good, and for all the previous lights were installed for decades without falling on someone's head, there's something about a thin metal wire that unnerves me

hightower · May 3, 2018

I mean, according to this the light weighs 7kg, and the wire has a safe working load of 8kg, and I've got two wires to each fitting as well - so it should all be fine. But.... there's just something a bit more reassuring about a 6mm chain compared to a 2mm wire.

hightower · May 3, 2018

Haha, now I'm more confused. Are you all agreeing that it should be fine, or agreeing that a 6mm chain would be more reassuring?

davesparks · May 3, 2018

Chains are only as strong as their weakest link and more susceptible to failures as a result of movement.

Inspect the existing suspensions and fixing points and if all is in good order with no signs of deterioration, damage or corrosion then they should be suitable for re-use.
What is the method of attachment to the light fitting? Is it much different to the previous method? Are you changing the direction that the load is being applied to the fixing points or is the steel wire being bent through a tighter angle?

ipf · May 3, 2018

There are some occasions where it has to be wire.
In this one, I had to come up with a method of lamp changing with this existing fitting

[ElectriciansForums.net] Suspended lights fitting ideas

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It's pretty high and nothing but pews underneath.
By the way, it was on going, so not centralized.
How would you do it?

hightower · May 3, 2018

ipf said:
There are some occasions where it has to be wire.
In this one, I had to come up with a method of lamp changing with this existing fittingView attachment 42041 .
It's pretty high and nothing but pews underneath.
By the way, it was on going, so not centralized.
How would you do it?

Jet pack

hightower · May 3, 2018

davesparks said:
Chains are only as strong as their weakest link and more susceptible to failures as a result of movement.

Inspect the existing suspensions and fixing points and if all is in good order with no signs of deterioration, damage or corrosion then they should be suitable for re-use.
What is the method of attachment to the light fitting? Is it much different to the previous method? Are you changing the direction that the load is being applied to the fixing points or is the steel wire being bent through a tighter angle?

I'll hop up in the scissor lift tomorrow to take some photos before I reply to this in full.

telectrix · May 3, 2018

ipf said:
There are some occasions where it has to be wire.
In this one, I had to come up with a method of lamp changing with this existing fittingView attachment 42041 .
It's pretty high and nothing but pews underneath.
By the way, it was on going, so not centralized.
How would you do it?

send for buzzlightyear. he can fly up there easy peasy.

davesparks · May 3, 2018

ipf said:
It's pretty high and nothing but pews underneath.
By the way, it was on going, so not centralized.
How would you do it?

Ideally I would install a chandelier winch/hoist if funds were available

MFS Electrical · May 3, 2018

hightower said:
I mean, according to this the light weighs 7kg, and the wire has a safe working load of 8kg, and I've got two wires to each fitting as well - so it should all be fine. But.... there's just something a bit more reassuring about a 6mm chain compared to a 2mm wire.

I hear what your saying I use Jcc skytile suspension kits or gripples which come in a range of sizes the jcc kits do look the part though

MFS Electrical · May 3, 2018

ipf said:
There are some occasions where it has to be wire.
In this one, I had to come up with a method of lamp changing with this existing fittingView attachment 42041 .
It's pretty high and nothing but pews underneath.
By the way, it was on going, so not centralized.
How would you do it?

Mobile tower built in and around the pews PITA but meh what else you gonna do

ipf · May 3, 2018

davesparks said:
Ideally I would install a chandelier winch/hoist if funds were available

Nice one. A bit awkward but not too costly with a hand winder. Made a special bracket up with a couple of pulleys to fix to a main beam.

Rpa07 · May 4, 2018

Nice bit of Genesis 9:13 going on there.
Looking good and inventive way to future proof maintenance.
Why is it that insulation never goes down neat and ends up looking like scrambled eggs?

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