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Thanks for the reply. The kitchen was built around 1985 so is really quite new (though the rest of the house is old). The kitchen ceiling has exposed joists as I said, but there is plasterboard, a small void of about 3-4 inches, and then the floorboards above. (in the kitchen there is about 3...

Any suggestions.... I live in a cottage with exposed beams in the kitchen ceiling. We'd like some downlights over a new peninsular unit. I don't fancy ripping up the bedrom floor to get to the limited void between pairs of joists if I can help it.... What are the requirements for...

I've just had a new kitchen fitted, and am a bit dubious about the fitter's electrical skills (although the installer's company are supposed to be issuing a certificate for the work). Things I am dubious about are: 1) old kitchen had a socket in the back of a cupboard to power the hob...