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Evening all, I'm in the process of fitting new lights in my newish flat (downlights - dirty word on here it seems) and i have positioned one of the spots where the old ceiling light was. I'm now left with the following - The cables i have to terminate are 2 x 3 core & earth (1mm)...

Hi, Fair points but i should have this covered. The downlights are acoustic rated/90 min fire rated/moisture seal rated/IP65 all to British Standards. Neil

The picture was taken at a slight angle. The tin is not quite centre of the hole so i didn't spot it until it was too late. A regular hole saw was used.

Theres defiantly no restrictions above and i have adequate clearance around the hole (apart from the bar). From all the poking around with extra long coat hangers (to route T&E) I'm sure the bars are mounted direct to the joists as the gap between the ceiling and joists is approx the same...

Hello all, I have a current post in the electrics forum but have been advised i need to move the discussion over here to the building experts :D Basically I'm attempting to install downlights in my 7yr old first floor flat which has a twin skin plasterboard ceiling. I'm pretty sure...

Its this - http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/gypframe_metal_products/gypframe_specialist_profiles/gypframe_sound_insulating_bars.aspx Neil

Yes it drops down to the plasterboard and i think its all one piece formed by bent tin.

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I will tell YOU what I think. The few times I have used this forum I have found helpful members but unfortunately to many nob heads like YOU who seem to enjoy making people feel stupid for asking a question AND get brave behind a keyboard as people don't tend to be rude to me in person. Its...

Sorry for the terrible description - yes I think I mean suspension system. Basically rather than fixing direct to the joists, they have used these thin aluminium beams to help with acoustics. That's my understanding anyway.

Sorry I meant I have cut the plasterboard out only. What I need to know is can I cut the gurders out?

I'm installing some fire rated downlights in my flat which has a double skin ceiling mounted on alloy beams/gurders 600mm apart that are running 90 deg to the joists which are 400mm apart. I have worked all the spacing out and started to drill the holes and have found that one of the alloy...

Hello, I would like to install this PIR - http://www.danlers.co.uk/pir/cesfpir.html so that the light in my cupboard which is inside my bathroom only switches on when i open the cupboard door and not every time i switch the bathroom lights on. I have investigated my wiring and i only...

Agreed the inspector's decision is ultimately the decider but its interesting to listen to others views. I regret saying 15 lights - thats how many i have and i plan to use no more than 9 - probably less. Anyway what car do you all drive - Toyota Mirus? Probably not. Its personal choice at...

These downlights are Acoustic rated and in complienc with part E. They are fire rated to 90 minutes and in complience with part B. They have silicon gaskets to assist with part C & L. Why cant i use them?

Sorry lamps are 50W. I haven't though about how many i will install - just that i have 15 available. Can you please explain then if this job can be done successfully and pass the regs/inspection - I'm fine with the hard work. If not i obviously wont bother. I have seen new build flats...

[/url] Yes that could be it. How does it work then?

Bathroom is 4m x 1.8m. All lighting in the flat (2 bed) is supplied by a 6A MCB.