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Default Light fitting to batten

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On 12/7/2016 10:50 PM, DerbyBorn wrote:
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On Wednesday, 7 December 2016 20:09:42 UTC, ss wrote:
On 07/12/2016 18:34, John wrote:
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When I reposition my ceiling light fitting must I attach to a
batten spanning 2 joists or can I fix a batten to the topside of
the plasterboard ceiling.

Depends on how heavy it is.

I will try first if space allows to fit to joists, otherwise a

batten
to the topside of plasterboard.

Bog standard light fitting nothing elaborate.

I cant see any need. Good plasterboard plugs should be fine.


NT


Until someone pulls the light.


Then the plugs pull out. So what? I *am* assuming it isn't a fan/light
weighing 10 kg.


More concerned about the board breaking.