Downlight hole guards

[edexlab]

I've been asked by a family member whether such a thing exists
Its basically some kind of liner to protect the plasterboard from being damaged if a standard recessed downlight (63mm hole i think )has to be removed. ...
I installed some lights in their kitchen a few years ago for them and everytime the lamp blows my hamfisted father in law insists he can't change the lamp without pulling the fitting down (don't ask!)
I've told them to start buying leds but until he parts with his cash this won't be happening soon! So I just wondered if something like this was available?

 

[uksparks]

Erm.... No there isn't, tell him if he keeps it up he will need a new ceiling!

 

[Darkwood]

No!... not to my knowledge as you know the fitting are not designed for repeated removal, the springs can deal a high pressure on a very small focal area of the rim of the hole hence the damage... if he won't adhere to your advice then don't bother going out of your way for him... the only suggestion I have is a lamp suction cap designed for easy insert and removal.

 

[flowlec1]

Definitely exist just can't remember where I saw them

 

[Darkwood]

Definitely exist just can't remember where I saw them

Are you sure your not on about reduction plates?

 

[Richard Burns]

Perhaps steel reinforced grommet strip for 12mm panels?

 

[ferg]

Lite Ring | Professional Electrician & Installer

It came up somewhere else recently and this was one of the replies.

Don't ask me if it's any good or not because I have absolutely no idea.

I would suggest father in law stops being ham fisted and uses a suction cup jobbie.

 

[edexlab]

Gave him the suction cups but he's very old school and always knows better lol
Thanks for the replies!

 

[edexlab]

Just had a look at the link looks like it'll do the job I'll ring them tomorrow thanks again

 

[Kiers1970]

Ansell Twistlock fittings, excellent .

 

[edexlab]

Ha these are a twist lock fitting by JCC but it still doesn't stop him[emoji1]

 

[Corbs]

Gave him the suction cups but he's very old school and always knows better lol
Thanks for the replies!

until it melts due to gu10 being that hot lol

 

[ferg]

Just had a look at the link looks like it'll do the job I'll ring them tomorrow thanks again

I can't take the credit for it.
It was a poster called Topcat on another forum that brought it to my attention.

 

[ipf]

I can't take the credit for it.
It was a poster called Topcat on another forum that brought it to my attention.

Always the gent.:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Sam Davies]

until it melts due to gu10 being that hot lol

Yeah but he's not gonna change them until they've stopped working, and I doubt he's gonna be ready to change them like a pitstop haha