"Roger Mills" wrote in message
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On 28/08/2012 08:40, David WE Roberts wrote:


(2) I really, really hate it when the ceiling rose has three or more sets
of
wires coming into such a small space. Endless fiddling to get everything
to
slide down for access, then slide back up again to refit the rose. Also
doing it perched on a set of steps looking up.


I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned this type of product as a possible
solution to Problem 2:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products... UbMtAodsTcAEA

This is but one example, but there are lots out there - all with terminals
into which you push a number of bare wires, which it grips and connects
together. Some systems have free-standing multi-way connectors, and a box
to contain them[1]. They should easily fit in the space between ceiling
and boards.

[1] Adam knows all about these - I'm surprised he hasn't commented.
(Possibly too busy giving the ex-GF an extended seeing-to?!)


Thanks - just what I was looking for.
Strange that they don't show up in Screwfix or Toolstation.

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