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Plasterboard ceiling fixing solutions

I intend replacing a pendant light fitting with a new light and fan unit (heavy weight), however the screws of the pendant were only fixed into plasterboard and not into the joist because the wiring exited the plasterboard in between the two joists. The plasterboard is not going to support the...
- bontjack
- Thread
- May 20, 2011
- aus ceiling fixing heavy joists light plasterboard solutions
- Replies: 25
- Forum: Australia
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Plasterboard fixings for light fittings....

I know it depends on the weight of the fitting, but in general, will plasterboard fixings hold the weight of a fitting? Obviously better to put a noggin in between joists but not an option. Cheers
- whazza22
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2011
- fitting fittings fixings light light fittings plasterboard
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
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Plasterboard fixings

I have one of these wall hung electric fires to fit for a neighbour of mine. It is a case of moving off the old dimplex type heater and simply mounting this one. The problem I have is that the wall it is to be mounted on is a metal stud (C channel) and the new one weighs 13kg. All other heaters...
- Olec
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2010
- bolts fixings heater plasterboard through where
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
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Running cable in plasterboard

Hi All, Question for you all. Installing a heated bathroom mirror in a bathroom in a mid terraced house, I've drilled into the plasterboard (1/2" thick) to find it lays directly on the breeze blocks and there is no void. What would be the best way to run the cable up to the loft above the...
- gafin
- Thread
- Jul 30, 2009
- cable conduit plaster plasterboard running
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations

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