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I currently have 4 ball spots in my front room, they're the old R63 bulb type. These replaced a previous set from years ago.
Problem - the holes have enlarged over various refittings, so they no longer fit flush with the ceiling, they drop.
While I'm sorting this out, I figured I'd replace them with neater, smaller modern ones - I'm thinking mains GU10 downlights.
Since the hole radius on the new lights is smaller, can I cut some ply to put up in the old hole with the correct diameter for the new lights, then use this as a base to fill in with filler before the plasterer comes in to skim the ceiling, or will the ply be a fire hazard with the heat from the light?
Problem - the holes have enlarged over various refittings, so they no longer fit flush with the ceiling, they drop.
While I'm sorting this out, I figured I'd replace them with neater, smaller modern ones - I'm thinking mains GU10 downlights.
Since the hole radius on the new lights is smaller, can I cut some ply to put up in the old hole with the correct diameter for the new lights, then use this as a base to fill in with filler before the plasterer comes in to skim the ceiling, or will the ply be a fire hazard with the heat from the light?