On 24/09/2012 10:35, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Doctor Drivel wrote:
Some light switches have the loop in them with a terminal to suit, not
the ceiling rose. I thing Hagar do one. Some Sparks loop the lighting
wire to each light switch box with a terninal block inside, then a wire
from the block to the switch and a wire to the ceiling rose. This is
common in old flats being rewired. Have a deep switch box and all is
well. No playing about with a loop at a ceiling rose - all in the
accessible switch boxes.

But wasteful of cable. So more expensive as well as taking longer.


These huge Ikea fittings are a PITA. Once people realise their existing
rose is hanging on not very much at all, fixing a hook can become a bit
of a nightmare. Fortunately the old lath and plaster ceilings are more
forgiving in that respect, and you're more likely to hit some form of
wood nearby.