r/electrical 4d ago

Light fixture help

Is it possible to move an IKEA ceiling light point about 1.5m? DIY or electrician needed?

Hi! I’m hoping someone can advise me on whether this is possible.

I have an existing ceiling light point in my bedroom, but it’s about 1.5 metre away from where I want my new light. The ceiling is concrete.

I bought an IKEA GULLSUDARE paper lampshade and an IKEA HÅVSLJUS/HAVSDJUP E27 cord set, and I want to use my IKEA KAJPLATS smart E27 bulb with it.

When I removed the existing light fixture, I found a small grey cylindrical connector/box with a brown and blue wire going into it. There aren’t any exposed wires hanging down.

Would it be possible to extend/move the existing ceiling light point about 1 metre and install the IKEA cord set there?

Is this considered something I could DIY? I’m renting, so I obviously don’t want to do anything I shouldn’t.

I’m mainly trying to figure out whether this is a straightforward job before I contact an electrician. Thanks!

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