We are currently having the entire house re-wired and as part of that having downlights in the kitchen and dining area. What is being installed is line voltage GU10 mounts with energy efficient downlights - likely LEDs drawing around 3-4W each. The problem is that my electrician is sizing the circuit as if each spot is 50W as I could in theory install normal halogen bulbs instead. This leads to issues with having to separate the lights into multiple circuits due to number of what is potentially 50W spots and problems with having to separate the light switches for various lighting points.
Is there a way to work around this and not break regulation? We are having around 30 spots altogether and it means that what is actually going to draw around 120W will be sized as if its 1500W (without any other lights).
Is there a way to work around this and not break regulation? We are having around 30 spots altogether and it means that what is actually going to draw around 120W will be sized as if its 1500W (without any other lights).