Accessible junction boxes

[ipjodan]

Hi all,

If i were to put downlights in my house. I would like to wire them in the way shown in the second pic on this page, using junction boxes.

http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/lightcircuit.htm

However how do you get around them being accessible? is it ok to say there accessible from the floorboards above? even though the floors will be carpeted?

Thanks

 

[Adam_151]

Use choc block encased in choc boxes, the choc boxes provide the strain relief to the wireing and can be pulled through the downlight holes

 

[rastan]

or you could use 5a small junction boxes...which will also pull through, depending on the size of the hole.

 

[ipjodan]

Interesting solutions there, another problem is that the building regs want me to put insulation in the ceiling between floors any ideas for this and downlights - ive seen those expensive light covers and the cost of them make it impractable!

 

[securespark]

Insulation+ recessed lighting & transformers do not mix!