Peterh Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I have got to the stage in my house renovations where I (or rather my father in law) need to fit some ceiling lights. The French ceiling fittings seem inferior to British ones, although at the moment I cannot quite see how they are installed. Is there any reason why I should not use British ones with the junction box included in the rose? If there is, could anyone explain how the French ceiling fittings are installed? Neither of the two books that I have show how to fit them.Thanks in advance for any help. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janey Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Most of the French ones just seem to hang, some have a nail for you to tap into the ceiling and then you wind a piece of string from the rose to keep it there. You can use the English ceiling roses as we,ve done.Janey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 There are two sizes of round ceiling junction box that are fitted in a hole in the ceiling in a similar way to the boxes in the wall behind your switches and sockets.The larger 65mm size is usually screwed to a noggin, connection is made using a junction block inside the box, and it has a hook from which you can hang your fitting. The smaller one is just a box and can be fitted behind spotlights, etc.There is a third type, 65mm with hook, that also has a small socket and 3 pin plug. If you want to hang different fittings, over a table say, depending on the time of year or whatever, you can just unhook and unplug!sc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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