For once I've tried searching for an answer to this on the forum before I post the question, but I can't quite find what I'm looking for, so here goes ...
I want to install 4 lv halogen downlights under my kitchen cabinets - 2 on one side of the kitchen, 2 on the other. I've seen various pre-wired kits for this, but none of them have long enough pre-wired cable to span the width of the room (I want to control all four lights from one switch).
First question ...
Is it possible to simply extend the cabling for these kits using 1.5mm lighting cable? Is the pre-wiring for convenience, or safe operation (or both?).
If not, are there any other options? I've had a look at Lighting Direct and Screwfix, but couldn't find much of use. Any pointers to suitable products would be greatly appreciated!
And another question ...
I don't think I'll be able to run these lights from the existing lighting circuit, because the switch for the ceiling lights just switches the live, and I don't have access into the ceiling void to pick up a neutral.
So, can I replace the existing (ceiling-level) fixed outlet for the extractor fan with a FCU, then run both the extractor fan and the cabinet downlights from there? (with the appropriate fuse rating of course)?
And just one more ...
Across the top of the wall, from one side of the room to the other, there's existing plastic trunking containing 1.5mm lighting cable to outside lights. To get the cabinet lighting cable from one side of the room to the other, can I run the cable inside the same trunking? There's plenty of room inside the trunking. Load on current cable is 3 x 60W; assume 4 x 20W for cabinet lights.
Thanks!
I want to install 4 lv halogen downlights under my kitchen cabinets - 2 on one side of the kitchen, 2 on the other. I've seen various pre-wired kits for this, but none of them have long enough pre-wired cable to span the width of the room (I want to control all four lights from one switch).
First question ...
Is it possible to simply extend the cabling for these kits using 1.5mm lighting cable? Is the pre-wiring for convenience, or safe operation (or both?).
If not, are there any other options? I've had a look at Lighting Direct and Screwfix, but couldn't find much of use. Any pointers to suitable products would be greatly appreciated!
And another question ...
I don't think I'll be able to run these lights from the existing lighting circuit, because the switch for the ceiling lights just switches the live, and I don't have access into the ceiling void to pick up a neutral.
So, can I replace the existing (ceiling-level) fixed outlet for the extractor fan with a FCU, then run both the extractor fan and the cabinet downlights from there? (with the appropriate fuse rating of course)?
And just one more ...
Across the top of the wall, from one side of the room to the other, there's existing plastic trunking containing 1.5mm lighting cable to outside lights. To get the cabinet lighting cable from one side of the room to the other, can I run the cable inside the same trunking? There's plenty of room inside the trunking. Load on current cable is 3 x 60W; assume 4 x 20W for cabinet lights.
Thanks!