Wago's , junction boxes and choc blocks whats best with downlighters

[telectrix]

find the joists, chip plaster from under joists and about 1" to each side. fish cable from one joist to another, wire up lights, clip cable to underside of joists, tub of poyfiller, bit of rag to blend to match artex if required, jobs a good'un.

 

[i=p/u]

do you the put strip of plaster board back in, then polly fill.

so if was pentant would would you just extend off that using wagos or something

 

[slocm3105]

When fitting downlights I generally use the 16a Ashley, hager junction boxes which have same terminals as a pendant loop in and out in the top and one coming out the bottom to the fitting. Find this is the neatest and safest way.

They also have cable clamps so fulfills the regs and aslong as you leave enough slack so it's accessible for maintenance it complies.

 

[i=p/u]

what about fire hoods

 

[Amp David]

What about fire hoods?

I hope we're going to get into the conversation/argument about the good old fire hoods again lol

 

[telectrix]

what about fire hoods

get squashy ones you can get through a 3" hole, or better still, not needed, so why bother

 

[pennywise]

Or just never fit normal downlights ever again

 

[LukeD]

Fire hoods.... Jesus what a mess these debates turn into !

 

[DurhamSparky]

fire hoods stink! seriously if the fire hood ever had to be utilised for what it is then the flames must be licking the ceiling and the house is a gonner any way!!

i just fir fire rated lights! simples!

 

[LukeD]

Fire hoods where a great money spinner for a time. The fear around not using them against the truth of how they really work in real life !