Hi
I've decided to put some recessed light fittings in the kitchen but I live in a flat so getting access to the ceiling void from above is impossible (even if I did have access to the upstairs flat, the floor is concrete).
Running cables between the 2 joists where the existing light fitting is mounted obviously won't be a problem. I will cut holes for the fittings and feed cables through. I'll use a cable rod if there turns out to be insulation (and suitable fittings).
What I want to know is if there's a way of running cables through joists without taking the whole ceiling down!! I obviously don't want to cut massive holes in the ceiling just so I can get a drill up there to drill holes in the joists.
Are the any alternatives?
Could I chase out the ceiling just for the width of the joist and run the cable under it? But would this mean I'd have to put the circuit on an RCD as it wouldn't be mounted to a safe depth (50mm according to 17th)?
Dilemma's... any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I've decided to put some recessed light fittings in the kitchen but I live in a flat so getting access to the ceiling void from above is impossible (even if I did have access to the upstairs flat, the floor is concrete).
Running cables between the 2 joists where the existing light fitting is mounted obviously won't be a problem. I will cut holes for the fittings and feed cables through. I'll use a cable rod if there turns out to be insulation (and suitable fittings).
What I want to know is if there's a way of running cables through joists without taking the whole ceiling down!! I obviously don't want to cut massive holes in the ceiling just so I can get a drill up there to drill holes in the joists.
Are the any alternatives?
Could I chase out the ceiling just for the width of the joist and run the cable under it? But would this mean I'd have to put the circuit on an RCD as it wouldn't be mounted to a safe depth (50mm according to 17th)?
Dilemma's... any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance