NEW BATHROOM LEDS - ONE IN SHOWER PROBLEM

cjs111 · Dec 4, 2021

Hi

I've had an electrician fit a new set of led recessed ceilings lights in my bathroom including one which is in my shower cubical.

When he has taking the old lights out some of the ceiling came way and he has told me I need to fill the gaps around the light fitting in the shower. I just need some suggestions really as I don't see how to do that as the gap is a void into the ceiling. Am I being unreasonable in expecting him to make the job good? I'm not using the shower at present because I'm worried out water/moisture damaging the light.

Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.

Many thanks.

littlespark · Dec 4, 2021

It depends on the type of ceiling… plasterboard or lath&plaster on how easy it would be to patch.

Things like this should be discussed beforehand, because it is a very common occurrence.
He maybe is just used to other trades or the homeowner doing the patching.

James · Dec 4, 2021

Some pictures would help
probably best if the shower is not in use when you take them though!!

cjs111 · Dec 4, 2021

littlespark said:
It depends on the type of ceiling… plasterboard or lath&plaster on how easy it would be to patch.

Things like this should be discussed beforehand, because it is a very common occurrence.
He maybe is just used to other trades or the homeowner doing the patching.

It's just plasterboard and he's already fitted the light in. I am not a confident diy'er nor am I confident in removing the light myself. I might be being stupid but he's told me to fill it but how can I use filler in a void? I just don't understand it. I now I have no shower I can safely use. I've looked online at trims would this be something that would be easier for me to do?

cjs111 · Dec 4, 2021

James said:
Some pictures would help
probably best if the shower is not in use when you take them though!!

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Pauls0212 · Dec 4, 2021

something like this will probably sort it out

https://cpc.farnell.com/integral-led/ildlfr70d005/evofire-adapt-white-70-100mm-kit/dp/LA07713

cjs111 · Dec 4, 2021

Pauls0212 said:
something like this will probably sort it out

https://cpc.farnell.com/integral-led/ildlfr70d005/evofire-adapt-white-70-100mm-kit/dp/LA07713

Thank you. I was wondering about one of these. Would I need to get him back to disconnect the wires. Pity the video doesn't work on the fact sheet. Assume I would need to get electrician back to disconnect the light and reinstall?

Pauls0212 · Dec 4, 2021

without knowing the exact make of light i couldnt tell if it need disconnecting or not

SJD · Dec 4, 2021

I install quite a lot of downlights, and I'd not consider it satisfactory to leave one like that, unless the customer was planning to have the ceiling skimmed or other decorating work, and was happy to take care of filling the gap. I'd guess whatever was removed was either larger than the new fitting, or the ceiling crumbled when removing the old fitting - which can happen, especially if the plasterboard has been cooked by a hot halogen.

Unless you'd already agreed to take care of making good, I'd suggest the installer should return make good themselves, e.g. with the suggested adapter ring if suitable.

Pretty Mouth · Dec 4, 2021

SJD said:
Unless you'd already agreed to take care of making good, I'd suggest the installer should return make good themselves, e.g. with the suggested adapter ring if suitable.

At whose cost would this be, the installer's or the client's?

brianmoooore · Dec 4, 2021

That looks like the hole was oversize to start with, and had been made good with neat plaster, which is always going to crumble away when removing an old fitting. If I'd fitted this, there's no way I'd be making good, or paying for someone else to do so. I'm not responsible for the crumbling fabric of a customer's house.