Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 29, 2012 7:00 am we are going to our NHP meeting next week, but I am confused about what happens with the lighting/electrical situation, I know they only provide 1 basic light/double pp per room, but if I supply the lights (for example pendants) do I need to have these installed after handover, or do they install for me? TIA Re: Building with plantati0n: question about lighting? 2Oct 29, 2012 10:56 am We had the same concerns u should be able to get the electricians details from the site supervisor and get him to install them for a small fee, while he is wiring your house. you just need to confirm when he will be on site. Re: Building with plantati0n: question about lighting? 3Oct 29, 2012 11:00 am Depends on the builder with my last two builds one(the small local Builder) installed the lights at no cost, said it saved him buying the batten lights. The other (a big builder) installed battens everywhere which we then had most of them replaced with alternative fittings after we moved in. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28804 I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to… 0 8810 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8551 |