ᐅ Recessed Ceiling Spotlights in Thin Concrete Slab – Drilling?
Created on: 3 Mar 2016 11:49
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Scratchi
Hello!
We have just started the groundworks, and I am currently in the middle of planning our ceiling spotlights. These should fully illuminate the living, dining, and kitchen area. We plan to attach KG caps to the precast concrete ceiling and lay the cables directly through conduits before having the concrete poured. We will handle drilling through the precast ceiling ourselves later on.
Now the question is how to arrange the spotlights. We are a bit uncertain about this. Our current idea is shown in the drawing! Is this sufficient? Which type of spotlights would be best to achieve an even, full illumination?
We have just started the groundworks, and I am currently in the middle of planning our ceiling spotlights. These should fully illuminate the living, dining, and kitchen area. We plan to attach KG caps to the precast concrete ceiling and lay the cables directly through conduits before having the concrete poured. We will handle drilling through the precast ceiling ourselves later on.
Now the question is how to arrange the spotlights. We are a bit uncertain about this. Our current idea is shown in the drawing! Is this sufficient? Which type of spotlights would be best to achieve an even, full illumination?
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Sebastian794 Mar 2016 10:38As few ceiling lights as possible
@Mycraft
I never said my solution was the best, but if you’re going to work with PVC sewer pipes, please do it properly. With my approach, I saved around 700-800 € (about 740-850 USD), but I also own a core drilling machine. The structural engineer calculated the ceiling structure to accommodate ventilation ducts, recessed lights, and electrical wiring. From below, you can’t see the junction boxes either, as the ceiling was skim-coated twice and painted.
I would also recommend having the boxes installed at the factory if you don’t have the proper tools.
I never said my solution was the best, but if you’re going to work with PVC sewer pipes, please do it properly. With my approach, I saved around 700-800 € (about 740-850 USD), but I also own a core drilling machine. The structural engineer calculated the ceiling structure to accommodate ventilation ducts, recessed lights, and electrical wiring. From below, you can’t see the junction boxes either, as the ceiling was skim-coated twice and painted.
I would also recommend having the boxes installed at the factory if you don’t have the proper tools.
Vitalio schrieb:
I never said my solution was the bestAh yes... but the following sentence suggests exactly that... and the average home builder will follow your advice and end up with unnecessary problems...
Vitalio schrieb:
if you do it with KG, then please do it properly.It is definitely not right to chisel out and drill large areas in the new, smooth precast concrete slab...
So either have the boxes installed beforehand or keep the holes as small as possible, but please no 125mm (5 inches)... and definitely no chiseling!
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