Round Blanking plate??

[delboy19]

Hi

I've got a light in my downstairs cupboard which hasn't worked for ages due to a broken wire (the wire has been proved dead) so I've decided to fit a battery powered light with a pull cord.

The electrics in the house are old (2 black wires, one with a piece of red tape wrapped around it to indicate the live wire) so rewiring is not a thought. Also I'm about to put the house up for sale soon.

I've managed to get a blanking plate for the light switch which was simple enough, but can't seem to find a round blanking plate for where the "lamp holder" style fitting is.

Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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Plan B: fix the bl***y wiring.

Plan C: remove the wiring.

 

[delboy19]

Hi "Ban-all-sheds"

Where can I get this plate? I've been searching google and also been to B&Q who didn't seem to have any.

As I mentioned, Plan B is not an option for me nor Plan C (wires are plastered into wall).

Thanks!

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Where can I get this plate?

Click the photo.

Other suppliers are available.

 

[securespark]

How is the fitting mounted?

If it is just fixed direct to the ceiling surface, you could terminate the cables in blocks encased in a choc box and push it into the ceiling.

If it is fixed to a conduit box, you could terminate the cables in blocks within the conduit box. Save the screws used to attach the fitting to the box.

Then to finish, fit a white plastic conduit box lid (link below) either over the hole in the ceiling or use the screws you saved to fix it to the conduit box.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MTLID.html

Sorry, Ban. While I've been fannying around doing this post, you've had a running conversation with the OP...

 

[delboy19]

Half the battle is knowing what they are called when using google!

Thanks!

 

[delboy19]

How is the fitting mounted?

If it is just fixed direct to the ceiling surface, you could terminate the cables in blocks encased in a choc box and push it into the ceiling.

If it is fixed to a conduit box, you could terminate the cables in blocks within the conduit box. Save the screws used to attach the fitting to the box.

Then to finish, fit a white plastic conduit box lid (link below) either over the hole in the ceiling or use the screws you saved to fix it to the conduit box.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MTLID.html

Sorry, Ban. While I've been fannying around doing this post, you've had a running conversation with the OP...

It's fixed to a conduit box with the cables terminated as you say in a block. I've held onto the screws for this reason.

Thanks as well!

 

[securespark]

B & Q do do them, but I believe they only come as part of a box:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...refview=search&ts=1275781075143&isSearch=true

 

[delboy19]

That will be fine. I'm sure £1.68 won't kill me!

Prefer to get bit tomorrow and finish the job.

Thanks.

 

[securespark]

Just take great care when screwing the lid on that you don't damage any of the conductors inside.

 

[ricicle]

If it is just fixed direct to the ceiling surface, you could terminate the cables in blocks encased in a choc box and push it into the ceiling....

Perhaps not such a good idea as the choc box will not be accessible if the hole is ever filled - depends on the floor above as well ???

 

[holmslaw]

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[Steve]

The electrics in the house are old (2 black wires, one with a piece of red tape wrapped around it to indicate the live wire) so rewiring is not a thought. Also I'm about to put the house up for sale soon.

Be prepared for potential purchasers to factor this into their offers. I just bought a house with similar sounding wiring. In the middle of rewiring it now.

 

[RF Lighting]

Sounds like MI

Is your house wired in MI steve?

 

[securespark]

If it is just fixed direct to the ceiling surface, you could terminate the cables in blocks encased in a choc box and push it into the ceiling....

Perhaps not such a good idea as the choc box will not be accessible if the hole is ever filled - depends on the floor above as well ???

That's why I suggested putting a conduit box lid over the hole to indicate the presence of wiring.

However, if you are not happy, one of these could be fitted:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MTMDLB6.html

Then a box lid fitted.