On 24/09/2012 14:40, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
stuart noble wrote:
I always run a batten between joists when fitting a central light -
even if just a ceiling rose. Saves so much time later on when you
change things.


Alas no easy access. Carpet and a room full of stuff above it.

But there must have been access when the wiring was installed?


There is no doubt still access, just not easy access :-)