rewire of flat with concrete floor and no access above

[zeevah]

Has anyone come across this problem and is there any way around it other than pulling down the ceilings ?

first floor flat, concrete floor, current wiring is in conduit, o access from above,pretty sure the ceiling is plasterboard fitted to the underneath of the concrete floor of the flat above

any thoughts or idea's would be most appreciated

 

[trev]

What is the top 150mm of wall classed as?
You'll find similar XXXXX in other areas around the rooms

 

[zeevah]

I am sorry, I don't understand your answer

 

[7029 dave]

First of all have you tried to see if you can pull through conduits, had a few switches off or light fittings down and see if any of the cables move?.

 

[jaypp]

What is the top 150mm of wall classed as?
You'll find similar XXXXX in other areas around the rooms

i'm guessing it's plural so is the last letter 's'?!

 

[zeevah]

yes, I have looked, its extremely tight but I guess there is nothing to lose by trying it, the worst case is that the ceiling still comes down

 

[jaypp]

holesaws, rods, false ceiling also options

 

[trev]

Yeah, there's 4 letters left to get.

 

[jaypp]

Yeah, there's 4 letters left to get.

prize?

 

[trev]

100, 000, 000

 

[Plonker 3]

100, 000, 000

is that bit coins?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

1. Pull through existing conduits.
2.Surface trunking/skirting trunking/coving trunking/chases down walls.
3.Drop ceiling.
4.Mixture of all of the above.

 

[jaypp]

100, 000, 000

sorry sir i'm gonna pass, it's too generous and you haven't included what units you're using!!

 

[trev]

Maybe bits of coins mate.

 

[Meggerman]

Have a look in your osg and use your safe zones

 

[trev]

Have a look in your osg and use your safe zones

Damn you Meggerman! You gave him the answer

 

[PEG]

Has anyone come across this problem and is there any way around it other than pulling down the ceilings ?

first floor flat, concrete floor, current wiring is in conduit, o access from above,pretty sure the ceiling is plasterboard fitted to the underneath of the concrete floor of the flat above
Have you even had a peep via any ceiling fitting? Would be staggered if boards are fitted direct to ceiling,would have expected battening,framing etc...or go cordless with everything.

 

[trev]

If it's anything like the flats in Gateshead that I've rewired there'll be a conduit in the ceiling that'll be accessible from above the switch. You'll be able to pull across through that to the light fitting point.
There'll also be a capping/conduit in the wall which you'll be able to pull down to the switch. For sockets etc use the safe zones.

 

[ferg]

If it's anything like the flats in Gateshead that I've rewired there'll be a conduit in the ceiling that'll be accessible from above the switch. You'll be able to pull across through that to the light fitting point.
There'll also be a capping/conduit in the wall which you'll be able to pull down to the switch. For sockets etc use the safe zones.

Trev this is exactly why internet forums are a good thing.

Exchange of information.
Chances are that if I find something new or unknown it will be old hat to someone else.


The downside of course is that someone with absolutely no knowledge suddenly becomes armed with a little knowledge.

And as we all know a little knowledge.........

 

[Geordie Spark]

If it's anything like the flats in Gateshead that I've rewired there'll be a conduit in the ceiling that'll be accessible from above the switch. You'll be able to pull across through that to the light fitting point.
There'll also be a capping/conduit in the wall which you'll be able to pull down to the switch. For sockets etc use the safe zones.

I tried that in Wardley once ............... no chucking fance!!!