Ceiling Rose Wiring
replacing a ceiling rose with a 3 bar spotlight?
i want 2 replace my ceiling rose with a 3 bar spotlight & can anyone help me with what goes where i know the black wire with the red tape goes to the live on the spotlight & the green & yellow to the earth but what about the neutral & what do i do with the wires that are not required do i put them in a terminal block & tape them up any advice would be much appreciated
If you are going to change them after seeing what everyone has said wisely about spots, then follow these instruction….. un screw the rose, and remove the wire that goes to the lamp holder. The rose has three terminals the center one being permanent live. One of these (red or Brown) wires goes to the switch and comes back to the rose and will may be marked with red or brown tape* to indicate that it is live when the switch is “on”. That wire goes to the cord that connects to the lamp or one of the outside terminals on the rose. The other and last terminal is the neutrals these are all together and are black or blue, this is also the second connection to the lamp. The important thing is not to lose the switch live return* You will have to remove the rose in order to terminate the wires so care must be taken not to lose sight of the switch live ok. Good luck and be careful.
Ceiling Rose Wiring
Choosing and Fitting the Perfect Ceiling Roses For Your Home
Since the minimalist, paired down style of 1990s interior design, there has been a shift to people choosing more romantic, grander looks for their homes, looking to the past for inspiration. This does make sense when you consider how many British properties are not modern builds and do still possess traditional features, like high ceilings and plaster work. If you are lucky enough to own a property with high ceilings, and you wish to create a historic, theatrical look to the room, a ceiling rose could be the flourish you need to finish it off.
There are some really stylish and beautiful designs of ceiling roses on the market, and they don’t need to be put up by a professional either, with a little know how and a good quality product, anyone can do it!
Ceiling roses are available to buy made from either plaster, which is beautiful and looks authentic, but can be extremely heavy and difficult to work with, polystyrene, which is the cheapest (and can look it) or a new product, polyurethane Duropolymer, which is light, hard-wearing and easy to work with.
There are many different shapes and sizes of ceiling roses to be found, ranging in style from Regency to Art Deco. They are particularly effective for tying together an expanse of ceiling with a large chandelier light, for example, but you must be careful that the intricacy of one doesn’t detract from the other. Also, if you already have cornicing or coving in the room from a particular period, you will need to choose a ceiling rose in keeping with that style. The larger the room, the larger you can go, but think very carefully about whether your room is wide enough to take a large circular rose. You might find a smaller star or diamond shape works better.
If you are intending to put your ceiling rose underneath an existing light fitting, be sure to turn off the electricity before you start and make sure you are confidant about re-wiring the electrical ceiling rose once you have finished attaching the moulding. A junction box system is the most straightforward method when it comes to re-wiring, but if you are at all unsure, it is always worth paying a professional electrician
You will need to fill any uneven surfaces before sticking the ceiling rose and it is also worth priming the surface beforehand as well, so that painting is easier afterwards. PVA bonding painted on to the ceiling as well as the rose will make for a smoother purchase when you come to sticking, but make sure it is dry before applying the adhesive.
Obviously the heavier the rose, the stronger glue you will need. I would suggest using plasterboard screws to attach it to the ceiling (you will need to remove and fill in the holes afterwards), to save you taking all the weight when it comes to sticking the rose down. Specialist coving glue is probably the best adhesive to use as it can be mixed to the right consistency. Spread the glue about 5mm thick, using a spatula. Once the ceiling rose is stuck, it is a good idea to wait for a day before painting and removing any screws. Job done! A little patience and effort is all that is required.
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i have changed my bathroom lighting ,the lights work but will not switch off?
i have changed from a ceiling rose wiring set up to
a terminal block arrangement,
i made sure the switch line pair were connected as instructed,
but the lights willnot switch off
You have a wiring problem at the switch. I would recheck and get professional advice.
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