Which offer more flexibility should you need to, or if you want to change to a different tone light. The big danger is that if one light fails and you cannot get a matching replacement, if the model has been discontinued for example which might well happen in the long life of these lights , then you have to replace the whole lot if you want them to match. Fitting, replacing or adding downlighters to your ceiling is a job that can easily be done yourself.
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Project Page Menu. Fitting Down Light Spots There are really only 4 steps to fitting ceiling spots: Positioning the downlights Fitting the downlights into ceiling Wiring the lights Inserting the down light unit.
Position the down-lights to cast light one work surfaces — Image courtesy of Ablelectrics The number of lights needed will depend on the brightness of the lamp or bulb and what you are going to use the space for. There are three key dimensions that you need to make a note of for fitting your lights: Cut out — this is the size of the hole you need to cut in the ceiling to insert the light.
This dimension is normally provided on the box containing the light Height — this is the height of the lighting unit; there are low profile lights if you have limited space in your ceiling Overall Diameter — OS this is the size of the light that will be visible on the ceiling The key measurements for a downlight Typically domestic downlights use a cut out of 80mm, although there is a huge range from anything from 30mm to mm and more.
Now you will have your holes it is time to connect up the electrics. Cables laid ready to connect the downlights — Image Courtesy of Fuseservice Use a connector chocbox to connect the wiring for the lights as this is generally the easiest way to connect cables. A Chocbox can be used to connect any cables At this point you will have the connected downlights hanging from the ceiling. The Downlight connected and ready to be inserted into the ceiling Inserting Downlights into your Ceiling This is the easy bit!
Inserting a recessed downlight As the light slides into the hole, the wire catches will catch on the ceiling and force out the springs so that they push down on the upper side of the ceiling boards holding the light unit in place.
Slide the light unit into the hole you have cut in the ceiling Choosing Your Recessed Down Lights There are a number of things to consider when selecting downlights. Should the Downlights be Fire Rated? Back to the Top. Find a Reliable Local Tradesman. Don't fancy doing this project yourself? We work with the industries best to ensure that we recommend only reliable and trustworthy tradesmen. Let DIY Doctor help you find a tradesman.
More Help. Give us Some Feedback! Footer DIY Doctor. Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on YouTube. Follow us on Pinterest. Our bedroom ceiling has a badly filled hole where a recessed light was meant to go, but there's a joist I'm going to be doing exactly the same as you imminently.
There's a loft hatch through which I think I've figured the joist spacing, though. The fun bit was getting it all marked out. Lots of string around a few screws into strategic places Has the artex underneath been tested for asbestos? Hole- sawing numerous holes through it all might not be the beat idea without first confirming its safe. I did this exact thing in my kitchen.
Replaced 2 ceiling lights on separate circuits with 8 LED downlights. Hold the 2 ends of the black wires together so they point straight up. Use a pair of pliers to twist the ends together so they form a good connection. Twist a wire cap clockwise onto the connection to cover the exposed ends.
Repeat the process with the white and uninsulated wires. Tighten the screws over the wires to secure them in place. Hold the spring clips against the sides of the light. Grab the spring clips from underneath and push them up so they lie flush with the base of the light. Instead, it will just push and snap into the mounting plate you attached earlier.
Push the light into the hole until you hear the clips snap into place. Make sure all the wires go into the hole before your light does. Continue pushing the light straight into your ceiling so the clips go into the hole. Gently push the bottom of the light and listen for a clicking or snapping sound. Slowly lower the light back down to make sure the spring clips support it.
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