ᐅ State of the Art for Ceiling Light Fixtures

Created on: 13 Feb 2017 00:33
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DReffects
Good evening, dear forum community.

We are currently in the factory planning phase, and the topic of ceiling light outlets is currently relevant. I have received information that for ceiling lamp outlets, a so-called ceiling light connection box is now standard practice (e.g., Kaiser 1248-55 or U 71 DAD).
The construction company denies this, stating that such boxes require an extra charge.

So, simply put: what is the current industry standard or the generally accepted rule of building practice? Is there even a relevant DIN standard?

Thank you very much and best regards
DReffects19 Feb 2017 13:57
Thanks for the information! We have now decided against installing flush-mounted boxes for each light outlet and will only have one box where the ceiling spotlights will be installed. 🙂
Kaspatoo23 Feb 2017 13:53
K1300S schrieb:
Then remember that you might also need to accommodate a power supply in the box.

Exactly, or install spotlights that do not require a power supply.
K1300S23 Feb 2017 13:59
... and then realize 20 years later that you would now prefer ones with a power supply. 😉
Kaspatoo23 Feb 2017 15:15
In 20 years, it is more likely that the spotlights will be found to have been planned in the wrong locations. As a result, you would then need to lower the ceiling, even at this stage...
DReffects23 Feb 2017 16:07
After 20 years, I realize that light can now be emitted as modified electromagnetic radiation from a thread only 1 nanometer thick, I get into my floating wheelchair and let the world be whatever it wants ;-)

But joking aside: we have planned Halox P boxes for mounting the spotlights. There should (hopefully) be enough space for all kinds of variations 🙂