Fitting lights

Longers · Jun 27, 2019

I have some light fittings to put up in a kitchen replacing the existing fluorescent lights. The new fittings are 3 light ceiling spotlights that come with a centre bracket the fitting fixes to and sits flush to the ceiling. The issue I have is that it is an old cottage with open beam ceilings and the exposed floor boards from the rooms above. Fixing to the floorboards means there is nowhere to take the cable into the fitting. Any ideas how to do this without butchering the fitting would be helpful. I have attached a picture of a similar fitting to see. Cheers

telectrix · Jun 27, 2019

you need to cut a cable entry into the firring, or dig into the timber,

Longers · Jun 27, 2019

I thought about cutting a cable entry into the fitting just need to make sure it looks ok. With the fitting being metal would have to have to protect the entry hole with some grommet strip or similar.

Devonchris · Jun 27, 2019

Mounting on wooden patress was how it used to be done with surface wiring. Like one of these. Don't know if they do one big enough for your fitting.

Period Pattresses

www.periodpattresses.com

westward10 · Jun 27, 2019

I too thought of a wood block. A good wood turner would knock up a few with a cable route.

Longers · Jun 27, 2019

Thanks guys I know a few people that could make something along those lines I’m sure. Cheers for the input

Deleted member 26818 · Jun 27, 2019

Round wooden chopping board.

MJPD29 · Jun 27, 2019

How are the existing fluorescents fixed

pirate · Jun 27, 2019

"The Mahogany pattresses are made from MDF, with a Cedar veneer and Mahogany stain, and laquered for a smooth and durable finish. "

So, not exactly mahogany, then...

Could you post a pic of the ceiling/beams/floorboards? I carried out a similar-sounding job recently on a pergola on an outside terrace.

telectrix · Jun 28, 2019

MDF ... ach.spit. you need real mahogany or oak. pirate will tell you that it's good for outdoors, impervious to salt water, good for keelhauling the revenue men.