Cabling through a ceiling

[sparkwright]

I tend to agree with John, that the cables could be passed through a neat hole in the ceiling.

The equipment needs to be well away from the bath and shower, which it seems it will be. And if the cable is hidden by the equipment, it should look pleasing to the eye.

Passing the cable between the wall and ceiling should be quite neat.

Since the cable will be securely clamped at the equipment end and the plug end, there's no issue there.

I suppose it may be sensible to clip the cable in the loft in such a way that if the equipment did get knocked, the cable wouldn't get yanked out of the ceiling, and the equipment may end up in the bath. This is my only main concern, but I suspect the euipment can be securely fixed to the wall.

 

[JohnW2]

Well here is an unexpected twist then! ... So NOT against the regs then? I thought I'd read something about it but all I can find now is the link below.... which appears to be US based and hence perhaps different regs (or 'the code' ?)
http://diy.stackexchange.com/questi...-for-plugged-ceiling-lights-through-the-attic

As you say, it seems to be an issue with the US 'code', specifically relating to the prohibition of use of flexible cables in various situations. The link you cite says:

NEC 400.8 Uses Not Permitted (ref. Extension Cord) Flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following: (1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure (2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors (5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located above suspended or dropped ceilings

I am unaware of any comparable regulation in the UK, but I may have missed something. However, I suspect not - since, as I said, it's not unsuual (in UK) for flexible cables to pass through ceilings from light fittings.

Cutting the plug off the cord, bodging a hole in the ceiling into the loft, and then sticking the plug back on would be back to plan 'A' but for reasons discussed I thought alternatives needed to be found...

I can't really see anything inherently electrically wrong with that (provided cable is adequately protected from damage (or being 'yanked out') where it passes through ceiling), although I'd personally prefer to see something more 'fixed' than a plug/socket.

Kind Regards, John