If you've been looking for the Lewden Ceiling Maestro, you may have noticed that it's become very difficult to find.
We used to stock these at Lampfix, and customers still ask us about them.
What Was the Ceiling Maestro?
The Ceiling Maestro was a clever plug-in ceiling rose manufactured by Lewden.
Unlike a conventional ceiling rose, it allowed a light fitting to be detached from its ceiling connection without disturbing the fixed wiring.
This was particularly useful for chandeliers and decorative pendant lights that needed to be taken down for cleaning or maintenance.
The original Maestro was available in several finishes and incorporated a detachable hook and electrical connection.
Is the Ceiling Maestro Still Available?
Unfortunately, Lewden discontinued the Ceiling Maestro, and the original product is no longer generally available through electrical wholesalers.
We no longer stock it at Lampfix.
Is There an Alternative?
Although the original Ceiling Maestro has disappeared, plug-in ceiling connections haven't disappeared altogether.
For example, BG Electrical manufactures a range of plug-in luminaire support connectors that allow suitable light fittings to be disconnected without disturbing the fixed wiring.
However, these are different products, with their own electrical ratings, mounting arrangements and weight limitations.
They should not be assumed to be direct replacements for an existing Ceiling Maestro.
If you're replacing an existing fitting, have a qualified electrician check the ceiling fixing, electrical connections, weight of the light and suitability of any proposed replacement.
What Can Lampfix Help With?
While we don't currently offer a direct replacement for the original Ceiling Maestro, we stock a wide range of conventional ceiling roses, suspension hooks and chandelier mounting components.
These may be useful if you're changing to a different suspension arrangement, although a conventional ceiling rose won't provide the same plug-in functionality.
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If you're trying to replace an unusual ceiling fitting, send us a photograph and any available dimensions. We'll help identify suitable components from our range where possible.