Connecting two ceiling rose to the same light switch?

[fred121]

My kitchen has two ceiling rose but one of them does not work. No electric current is reaching it. I do not know why but the previous owner said it has never worked.
Currently I just have one strip of fluorescent light. I am thinking of replacing the tube and using ordinary lights but this means having to get the other ceiling rose working so that I can get a better reach of light.
However, I have decided fixing and replacing the connecting cable present too big a job as it means moving the upstairs furniture, lifting the carpet and floor boards.
Is there another way of connecting the two ceiling rose? I am thinking along the line of using some kind of external ducting but not sure of what type to use. Anyone with a simpler and neater solution?
The two ceiling rose are about 7ft apart.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

However, I have decided fixing and replacing the connecting cable present too big a job as it means moving the upstairs furniture, lifting the carpet and floor boards.

Yup.

Is there another way of connecting the two ceiling rose?

Yes - you could pull the kitchen ceiling down.

Or if the direction of the joists is kind to you you might be able to pass a cable from one position to the other.

I am thinking along the line of using some kind of external ducting but not sure of what type to use.

Something like this.

Which will look disgusting.

Anyone with a simpler and neater solution?

You can have simple or you can have neat, but not both, unless...
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... have you looked at the ceiling roses to see if any cables have come loose?

 

[fred121]

I have checked the connection visually but would not know how to check it with a volt meter. Getting a lift to the shops to day so i may buy the lights and decide what to do afterward.

 

[fred121]

Discovered I have a 5' tube instead of a 6' one. Managed to buy a replacement tube and so the project is off for a few years

 

[ban-all-sheds]

But you've still only got half the lighting working....

 

[sparkwright]

Why don't you get an electrician round who may be able to sort out the problem in minutes?

 

[ajrobb]

Currently I just have one strip of fluorescent light. I am thinking of replacing the tube and using ordinary lights

Be aware that fluorescent tubes can be up to twice as efficient as compact fluorescent lamps (low energy light bulbs). Modern fluorescent fittings, with digital ballast, offer better efficiency, instant start, no noise and can be dimmed.