can i change my existing light in the kitchen for 5 or 6 50w down lighters all wired from a hd jbox ie 1 cable for each fitting.would this have to be part p approved or is it non notifiable.thanks in anticipation.
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Yes though you would be mad to do so- 300watts for 60watts doesn't make economic sense.
very big jb needed and jb must be accessible.
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in your opinion what would be a better option,must be dimmable.
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Not sure why you need a dimmer in the kitchen - it is a work place! While downlights can be dimmed - they tend to just put spots of light on the floor rather than lighting the kitchen as a whole. You would end up putting undercupboard lighting in as well to give you the light you need.
By the way if you just replace your current light unit, which I assume is a central pendant light or fluorescent tube, with a similar single unit then it is not notifiable.
I would suggest that you search the web using the search term IP 44 rated lighting or something similar. There are lots of designs out there.
Fluorescent lights can be dimmed - either get ones with dimmable ballasts, or ones where the ballasts can be easily replaced and swap them for dimmable ones.
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