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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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    The chain is attached to the joist via a hook or perhaps a screw and this can be mounted thru the CR backplate - there often is a hole for cables near/on centre so you don`t usually need to drill the backplate just screw the hook thru it. Hook your light fitting on and the "cup" covers the backplate. When you move home you can take your fancy light fitting with you and replace the CR cover that you saved (but then inadvertantly threw away years ago) and reinstate the plastic pendant set from the original install. Easy Peezy.


    Anyone installing chandeliers then consult Del Boy Trotter
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    The chain is attached to the joist via a hook or perhaps a screw and this can be mounted thru the CR backplate - there often is a hole for cables near/on centre so you don`t usually need to drill the backplate just screw the hook thru it. Hook your light fitting on and the "cup" covers the backplate. When you move home you can take your fancy light fitting with you and replace the CR cover that you saved (but then inadvertantly threw away years ago) and reinstate the plastic pendant set from the original install. Easy Peezy.


    Anyone installing chandeliers then consult Del Boy Trotter
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