Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

[ManchesterKirchoff]

So I’m an apprentice and only get to do downlighter jobs as foreigners at the weekend, but they’re typically added when the customer no longer wants a pendant so the ceiling is already finished and I’ve never seen downlights being wired while the ceiling is exposed and then finding them after.

Was just wondering if people had any drawings spare to share which shows what they include and where they measure off to find the downlights? Wouldn’t want to be in a scenario where I’ve wired them, ceiling goes up and then I do the measurements all wrong and can’t find them or are unevenly spaced.

Thanks in advance!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I think half the time we enjoy writing the responses more than the OP's do reading them! I'm sure they don't even see them half the time. Then again, us regulars are a bit sad and perhaps live on the forum a little too often

 

[Dustydazzler]

I think half the time we enjoy writing the responses more than the OP's do reading them! I'm sure they don't even see them half the time. Then again, us regulars are a bit sad and perhaps live on the forum a little too often

when I am bored at work I often visit this forum or like when I am just sitting watching telly

 

[nicebutdim]

I've heard downlights described as finger traps, but feel truly sorry for the OP

Urban Dictionary: nixxer

One whom had a failed circumsicion.

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[HappyHippyDad]

I've heard downlights described as finger traps, but feel truly sorry for the OP

Urban Dictionary: nixxer

One whom had a failed circumsicion.

www.urbandictionary.com

I wouldn't worry. I think he's long gone

 

[RetiredNY]

So I’m an apprentice and only get to do downlighter jobs as foreigners at the weekend, but they’re typically added when the customer no longer wants a pendant so the ceiling is already finished and I’ve never seen downlights being wired while the ceiling is exposed and then finding them after.

Was just wondering if people had any drawings spare to share which shows what they include and where they measure off to find the downlights? Wouldn’t want to be in a scenario where I’ve wired them, ceiling goes up and then I do the measurements all wrong and can’t find them or are unevenly spaced.

Thanks in advance!

You make a treasure map. X marks the spot.

 

[RetiredNY]

Are these available in your neck of the woods?

 

[HappyHippyDad]

They come on. Ask a question. We make pretty drawings to help them. They disappear without looking ... and we'll continue to do it

 

[ManchesterKirchoff]

They come on. Ask a question. We make pretty drawings to help them. They disappear without looking ... and we'll continue to do it

It seems I don’t visit this site as often as I probably should I made some notes from your original post but didn’t realise you posted an actual plan!

Appreciate the help, I promise not to disappear as long next time

 

[happysteve]

Sometimes you can pick out the screws with a magnet

Genius! Never thought of this. Thank you!