6 inch PVC round sheet — large white round base that covers a wide opening at a light point and gives a flat surface for holders, roses and fittings.
- 6 inch nominal diameter, as named — twice the diameter of the 3 inch sheet.
- White PVC that can be drilled for an extra fixing hole if a fitting needs one.
- Pre-made holes for the wires and the fixing screws.
- Covers a larger opening, a broken plaster patch or a bigger junction box.
- Gives a wide, flat base for holders, ceiling roses and fittings with a bigger base.
- PVC does not rot or swell like a wooden round block.
- Also available in a 3 inch size for standard points.
A round sheet is the flat round base at a light point. It is fixed over the junction box or wiring hole, and the holder, ceiling rose or fitting then screws onto it, with the wires coming through the sheet.
This 6 inch size is the large one — typically used where the opening is bigger, the plaster around the point is broken, or the fitting needs a wider base. For standard holder and ceiling rose points, the 3 inch sheet is enough.
Where to use it
- Light points where the opening or plaster patch is too big for a 3 inch sheet.
- Ceiling roses and fittings with a wider base.
- Covering larger junction boxes.
- Neat light points on surface wiring and casing-capping runs.
- Replacing old wooden round blocks.
How to install
- Switch off the circuit at the MCB and check that the point is dead.
- Bring the wires through the sheet and screw the sheet over the box or opening.
- Screw the holder, ceiling rose or fitting onto the sheet and connect it.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a 6 inch round sheet used for?
- It is a large round base at a light point: it covers a bigger opening or junction box and gives a wide, flat surface for a holder, ceiling rose or fitting.
- 6 inch or 3 inch — which do I need?
- Use the 6 inch sheet where the opening, the damaged plaster or the fitting base is too big for the 3 inch sheet. For standard holder and ceiling rose points, the 3 inch sheet is enough.
- How is it fixed?
- With screws through its holes — onto the junction box, or to the wall or ceiling with wall plugs. The holder, ceiling rose or fitting then screws onto the sheet.
- Which fittings can go on it?
- Holders, ceiling roses and fittings whose base is no wider than the sheet. Check the base of your fitting and line its screw holes up with the sheet before fixing.
- Why PVC instead of a wooden block?
- PVC does not rot, swell or attract termites, and it stays white and neat.
- Can it be used outdoors?
- It is meant for indoor walls and ceilings. Outdoor points need weatherproof boxes and fittings.
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