{"id":203659,"date":"2017-11-08T09:15:59","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vibia.com\/en\/?p=203659"},"modified":"2019-10-25T16:27:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T15:27:48","slug":"5-solutions-5-common-electrical-cabling-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibiatest.com\/en\/5-solutions-5-common-electrical-cabling-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Solutions to 5 common electrical cabling problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

When developing a lighting plan, difficulties with electrical installation\u2014where the cables are routed and where the fittings can be placed\u2014can occur, curbing your creative freedom and preventing you from placing lighting points exactly where you need them.<\/p>\n

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Cabling problems are most common in:<\/p>\n

– Listed or protected buildings
\n– Refurbished spaces
\n– Structures that lack sufficient space for recessed light fittings
\n– Exposed concrete, brick, or wood ceilings<\/p>\n

In these cases, it can be complicated or even impossible to hide the cables within wall chases or suspended ceilings, requiring alternative approaches and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n

The Role of a Lighting Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having an experienced lighting designer oversee your project and ensure proper execution is one of the best ways to avoid these kinds of installation and routing issues. But even without such professional help, you still have a range of options.<\/p>\n

PROBLEM 1:\u00a0<\/strong>Listed Buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listed or protected structures often are limited in terms of cable routing, both along the ceilings and the walls. A common solution is to use floor or table lamps instead because they are portable and don\u2019t need to be fixed in any one place. Floor lamps with an arc form can provide light from above, mimicking the effect of a central ceiling light. Existing sockets can be used for this or they can be added in specific locations, hidden within skirting boards, cornices, doorframes, or integrated into furniture.<\/p>\n

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