Old downlight holes in metel sheeting

[JVMElectrical]

Hi guys,

I've got a job to do soon that has 98 odd MR16 downlights in a canopy the downside is only 30 are being replaced leaving 60 ish to cover over down so I need an idea to cover them!! Best thing I can think of is a conduit lid and make 2 little brackets to sit in there to tighten up but this isn't going to sit flush!!


Anyone got any ideas or done this before?

Thanks Jamie

 

[mark80]

What's the ceiling material? If you can get above and it's plasterboard, just glue or pin some plasterboard over the holes in the loft space, then patch in with some lightweight filler. Basically then you have a backing for the filler and you're just filling in the thickness of the ceiling

 

[GMES]

I thought my eyes were bad but even I can read the title of the thread. :tongue3:

 

[JVMElectrical]

As above ^^^

 

[GMES]

JV what enviroment is it in does it need to be pleasing to the eye etc.

Im just think Galv conduit lids

 

[JVMElectrical]

Its external but it needs to be as flush as possable can you get over sized conduit lids?

 

[GMES]

Not sure what size you require but maybe buying some thin sheet and get an appropriate hole cutter and cut too suit.
Then possibly pop rivet for a smooth finish

Or maybe sealant weather proof

 

[Darkwood]

What diameter holes we talking about?

I read the title so don't think you mentioned it yet.
:charming:

 

[mark80]

Haha sorry!! Totally didn't read the title, didn't help that I responded from my phone, that'll teach me haha!

 

[Engineer54]

You used to be able to get oversized conduit box lids for use with concealed conduit installations. Can't say i've seen them around much these days though. Maybe the best idea so far (GMES), is to cut out some sheet metal using appropriate hole cutter and pop rivet them to existing metal ceiling.

 

[GMES]

JV where have you gone, have you thought of anything yet ???

 

[Adam W]

Could you get some metal sheet the same thickness, cut out some holes the same size, cut some strips longer and thinner than the diameter, fix those to the top of the hole, then fix the disc you've just cut to the strip?
If the finish is painted maybe fill in the gaps with car body filler and paint over the top, maybe even use a mesh disc so the filler will stick better, and ideally rivet, otherwise if it needs to be flush maybe something like plexus?

 

[Plonker 3]

Could you get some metal sheet the same thickness, cut out some holes the same size, cut some strips longer and thinner than the diameter, fix those to the top of the hole, then fix the disc you've just cut to the strip?
If the finish is painted maybe fill in the gaps with car body filler and paint over the top, maybe even use a mesh disc so the filler will stick better, and ideally rivet, otherwise if it needs to be flush maybe something like plexus?

You our see this it what happens with old threads, people don't read all of it before replying. ( yes I know this one is just a few hours old)

Not sure what size you require but maybe buying some thin sheet and get an appropriate hole cutter and cut too suit.
Then possibly pop rivet for a smooth finish


Or maybe sealant weather proof

 

[GMES]

I did want to violently attack Adam for blatantly stealing my idea Dillb, but I am in a passive and peaceful mood.

 

[Adam W]

Sorry if you felt I'd ripped off your idea.
I like to think I added a few worthwhile points... :bucktooth: