Light Fitting

[Rjtaylor1980]

Hi,

Normally find all my DIY answers on here, but stuck on this one so hopefully someone can help.

I'm trying to install a B&Q "chandelier" that I removed from my old house. I believe I kept all the fittings, but have no clue how to attach it to the ceiling.

Brackets:

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• 12 Dec 2012
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And rose:

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• 12 Dec 2012
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I'm guessing the hook attaches to the ceiling, then the screw rod somehow holds on to the light fitting and then you slide it over the hook. But the rod bracket seems not to fit to anything. Only way I have in mind is to use the hook on the main wire fitting inside the rose, but that doesn't seem right.

Anyone seen these before who can help?

Thanks.

 

[333rocky333]

You screw one of the brackets to the ceiling, the threaded one is more secure than the hook as the fitting cant jump off
The loop bit on the bar end goes between the two legs and the threaded bolt pushes through alongside the wire,
you then push the dome up and lock it so it covers the bracket ,

this cover will tension the fitting if you prefer to use the hook, thus stopping the thing unhooking

 

[Rjtaylor1980]

Thanks for the reply.
So are you saying you use one bracket or the other, not both??

 

[333rocky333]

sorry i edited it as it wernt very clear

One bracket,, the hook is sometimes easier and less fiddly but can sometimes jump off if the light is knocked, i would try the bolt one personally

 

[Rjtaylor1980]

Ah! The 2 brackets completely confused me. I thought they somehow worked together.
Thanks for your advice.

 

[333rocky333]

Not sure why you have two really as you say its a ready used light,

maybe for another fitting you have taken down, b+q do tend to use the cheaper hook one, just be carefull as while your connecting it you can knock it off the hook and it will crash to the floor
Sometimes best to get someone hold the light till connected and hook on last thing , cover up tighten screw job done.

 

[333rocky333]

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