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Bets solution to resolve hole behind ceiling light

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Hi


Sorry if this is quite a basic question.


I am trying to work out the best way to fill in a hole behind a ceiling light. The light is mounted direct to the ceiling and has multiple lamps mounted on arms, my guess is it weighs between 1kg and 2kg. There has been a hole made behind the mounting to accommodate the connections which would attract a C2 on an EICR, I am trying to work out how best to resolve this.

I could put a hole in the floor above and mount a box above the fitting, but this feels like a lot of effort if it's not required.

I could use fire retardant sealant but this strikes me as a bit messy and wont be good for future maintenance


I was wondering if I could use a circular dry lining box but I am concerned about its weight bearing ability, the ones I have found are rated at 3Kg which is enough for the light fitting I have but I think BS7671 requires a minimum of 5Kg?


I would like to know what others would do and if there is a recommended solution.


Thanks


Alan

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    Alan B:

    Thanks for the feedback. the hole is quite small and easily covered by the luminaire base plate. Connections are just taped chock blocks at the moment, one option I was considering was to put the connections in a Wago box. The light fitting is screwed in to the beam above reducing the space  have available, I need to check to see if I can make a hole big enough for the Wago box whilst staying within the dimensions of the light fitting.

     


    Small hole, Wagos taped up, hidden behind the base plate below plasterboard, if there's room ....the job's a good un. Why make the hole bigger and more work for yourself.


    Z.


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    Alan B:

    Thanks for the feedback. the hole is quite small and easily covered by the luminaire base plate. Connections are just taped chock blocks at the moment, one option I was considering was to put the connections in a Wago box. The light fitting is screwed in to the beam above reducing the space  have available, I need to check to see if I can make a hole big enough for the Wago box whilst staying within the dimensions of the light fitting.

     


    Small hole, Wagos taped up, hidden behind the base plate below plasterboard, if there's room ....the job's a good un. Why make the hole bigger and more work for yourself.


    Z.


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