Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Apr 24, 2011 11:04 am On a double storey home downstairs, can I ask the builder to just install batten lights throughout, then after handover, I could get my own electrician to replace them with downlights (note: this is for doublestorey downstairs, not single storey) ? 13-08 Moved in 13-05 Build restart 13-04 VMIA compensation 12-08 Builder liquidation 12-03 Fixing 11-12 Lockup 11-11 Frame 11-09 Slab 11-09 Start 11-07 Contract 10-11 2K deposit 10-06 Titled land Re: Battens replaced by downlights after handover (doublesto 3Apr 24, 2011 5:13 pm It can be done however: You will need to cut a hole in the ceiling to install the transformer. it will probably be bigger than the downlight hole so you will need to patch It may be difficult to run the cables if the proposed cable crosses ceiling joists. 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. Re: Battens replaced by downlights after handover (doublesto 4Apr 24, 2011 8:34 pm What about this downlight? It has a small transformer. http://esvc000730.wic057u.server-web.com/viewprod.aspx?pid=302967 Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5324 Your house should come in "as new" condition. It should be clean, and without stains 1 4553 |