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Hi Guys
We decided on rewiring in kitchen with its own fusebox
The electrician did the first fix stage and is coming back next week for the fusebox and second fix. I forgot to mention to him about the light, its going to be the same length batton strip light just a newer one. They are starting the plastering tomorrow including skimming the ceiling etc
Is this going to be a problem or can he just change the light over with the new one after the plastering is done
.thank you
We're not changing the fitting just the light itself inside, the batton. I dont know how this works so I don't know if he has to change the wiring because of the new fusebox he is putting in next weekYou need to speak to him to be honest. But you don't want to skim round the existing fitting and then change it.
Basically the light shape will be the same its a long batton kind of lightWe're not changing the fitting just the light itself inside, the batton. I dont know how this works so I don't know if he has to change the wiring because of the new fusebox he is putting in next week
So the kitchen light will be on the old wiring, instead of being on the new fuse box?
Probably better that way so there is light when the new box is being worked on.
The fusebox will be in a cupboard next to the kitchen. He hasn't done anything with the wiring for the main light does this have to be on the new fusebox or can he simply change the fitting after the plastering is done. Its the same length and design just a modern oneI took it that it would be on the kitchen supply, but the cable needed replacing. Having said that, I'm confused now.
OP, I think you should make sure your sparky and plasterer are both working to the same plan.
Assuming the wire is in good condition then it is fine just to replace the baton light (presumably with a new LED style).The fusebox will be in a cupboard next to the kitchen. He hasn't done anything with the wiring for the main light does this have to be on the new fusebox or can he simply change the fitting after the plastering is done. Its the same length and design just a modern one
With a very similar fitting too? It won't affect the plastering?Assuming the wire is in good condition then it is fine just to replace the baton light (presumably with a new LED style).
With a very similar fitting too? It won't affect the plastering?
What i mean is if they plaster around the old fitting then replace the new one which is the same length and width do you think the plasterers can do that . And new wiring won't be needed for this. He has done first fix electrics elsewhere in the kitchen and added new sockets etcSurely the light fitting won't be fitted on the ceiling while the plastering is being done? Is that what you mean - the plasterer will plaster around the fitting?
What i mean is if they plaster around the old fitting then replace the new one which is the same length and width do you think the plasterers can do that . And new wiring won't be needed for this. He has done first fix electrics elsewhere in the kitchen and added new sockets etc
Get the electrician involved well before any plastering takes place.
Its going to be replaced with an identical oneI can't see the sense in having a nice freshly plastered ceiling but plastering around a light fitting which you don't even want.
Am I missing something? Please someone tell me if I am.
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