Re: Lighting disaster in new build :-(

["rb_ziggy" <richard.boreham@xxxxxxx>]

Just noticed that GIGB also seem to do a mains wire system too.

(They say something about high ceiling voids - Wonder how safe if
reachable -sure they can advise though.)


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "rb_ziggy" <richard.boreham@n...>
wrote:
> You might also consider surface mounted spots (GU10 as well) in the
> same positions as your intended flush mounts.
>
> We used a mix of exactly flush and spots in our build with X10 din
> rail and it all works well.
>
> We sourced from Green Island www.greenisland.co.uk (Check out
> the 'Decorative mains halogen - Space Mains Halogen' - pretty tech
> too).  They gave us a good discount as a self builder so you may
also
> do well on a renovation.
>
> Very helpful they were on the phone too.
>
> Rgds
>
> Richard
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "big_red_frog"
<anthony.tod@m...>
> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Those of you on the self build group would of seen this thread
> > already.
> >
> > But basically I am in the middle of a conversion where I had
wired
> > for flush mount mains GU10's in the ceiling, with X10 din rail
> mount
> > dimmers in the garage on four seperate runs to control it all.
> >
> > Now I find I can't put the flush mounts in, and need something
> > external due to ventilation, vapour barrier, etc, etc.
> >
> > One option is wire mounted spots, where they run between two
wires,
> > look quite tech, but I can only find the low voltage version of
> > these at the moment, though I know there is a mains version with
> > trick wiring, just can't find it.
> >
> > Does anyone know if the X10 dimmers will run with any low voltage
> > lights, wether transformer or switch mode.
> >
> > Any other ideas?