Bit of a challenge for me

[diyterry]

Probably all in a days work for a professional electrician but it had me scratching my head. I wanted to fit lighting into a room but there is an en suite on the floor above, as you can see I made a hole in the ceiling and worked from underneath.

 

[Pete999]

Probably all in a days work for a professional electrician but it had me scratching my head. I wanted to fit lighting into a room but there is an en suite on the floor above, as you can see I made a hole in the ceiling and worked from underneath.

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What size cable is that? only it looks a bit bulky for lighting applications

 

[Deleted member 9648]

If that JB in the void is going to be used to connect the cables it needs to remain accessible, if it wont be you need a MF connection box

 

[cprfenom]

What size cable is that? only it looks a bit bulky for lighting applications

Looks like 2.5 T&E

 

[Pete999]

Looks like 2.5 T&E

Yeah me as well

 

[Richard Burns]

Use 1mm² twin and earth / three core and earth for ease.
Layout is variable but could be like this, if it is a timed fan.

Remember the work needs testing for compliance with the wiring regulations.

 

[paul]

Is there a three pole switch with a fuse to make a neat finish in one plate does anyone know

 

[Octopus]

Maybe a bit much for DIYterry, but more a job for Professional!

 

[123]

Is there a three pole switch with a fuse to make a neat finish in one plate does anyone know

Click Mode (for White) with Fan Module & Fuse Module would fit onto a 1 gang box.

 

[123]

Looks a bit of a sorry mess I have to say. Gonna need an MF JB above the ceiling, when there was no need to have any JB at all. Only 1 cable at the fan isolator, and good luck setting any kind of box into that mess of a hole for the fan isolator on what's now a skimmed wall.

 

[telectrix]

bathroom??? RCD protection???

 

[123]

bathroom??? RCD protection???

Is electrical work in a bathroom subject to Part P notification in England?

It could be a WC, the OP hasn't stated the function of the room.

 

[westward10]

I have no idea what the OP wants to know.

 

[123]

I have no idea what the OP wants to know.

A pat on the back to say he did a good job I presume, and saved a few quid on a sparky in the process

 

[westward10]

Maybe we will get before and after pics.

 

[telectrix]

before:

after:

 

[MJPD29]

Having a junction box in this situation was unnessecary if there was an electrician involved

 

[LewisM]

Might I just add those round junction boxes are crap! I still have PTSD from when I got a shock off a live one which had no cover on it when I was an apprentice!

 

[Des 56]

I sometimes make a statement that the worst Diy types to perform on domestic electrics are those who "think" they have done a good job because "it works" these people can be deadly

Then there are those who go out of their way to find out the best practice,they may copy what was found,they take pride in having done a job(which is not rocket science) and are left with a safe and cheap install
Just saying

 

[diyterry]

Opps, wish I hadn't put the picture up! Must admit that I've never heard of mf connection boxes so I've learned something. Cable is 1.5 twin core and earth. Junction box will be accessible when the en suite is taken out later on. Used a wiring diagram from my Readers Digest DIY manual.