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What is the best way to wire ceiling lights?

Arran Cameron
The ceiling rose junction box with its loop-in wiring is now really showing its age and is no longer a practical (or even safe) installation for most residents who wish to install fancy light fittings. It is still, however, the most common arrangement for new build houses and rewires, probably as the result of the electrician's training and how they consider it to be the norm or they cannot think of (potentially better) alternatives.


So, what is the best way to wire ceiling lights? Should neutral wires be taken to the switches or not?
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    As others have said, it all depends on the circumstances.


    I rather like a JB approach (nowadays Wago in a Connexbox = MF). If it's in a loft space, then I would say that it is undoubtedly accessible. If it's under floorboards, it starts to get difficult, and all the more so if fitted carpets have been, er, fitted. Under a fashionable tiled bathroom floor is beginning to get difficult (can you gain access to the void without damaging the finish?) and even worse if you have under-floor heating.


    Do it right, do it once is a good principle.


    I think that all of this suggests that looping in at the rose (or hole in the ceiling) is not the best solution. Within a reasonable period, it is likely that a householder will wish to change the lamp-fittings, so make it easy!
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    As others have said, it all depends on the circumstances.


    I rather like a JB approach (nowadays Wago in a Connexbox = MF). If it's in a loft space, then I would say that it is undoubtedly accessible. If it's under floorboards, it starts to get difficult, and all the more so if fitted carpets have been, er, fitted. Under a fashionable tiled bathroom floor is beginning to get difficult (can you gain access to the void without damaging the finish?) and even worse if you have under-floor heating.


    Do it right, do it once is a good principle.


    I think that all of this suggests that looping in at the rose (or hole in the ceiling) is not the best solution. Within a reasonable period, it is likely that a householder will wish to change the lamp-fittings, so make it easy!
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