Before I get a sparky out, I was wondering if someone could just see if this idea will fly.
I have just bought a house that has been significantly extended in the past. The security lighting is all knackered (3 lights) and runs direct from the upstairs ring circuit with no FCU switches.
I have noticed in the loft whilst clearing it out that there is an old shower cable (shower has been changed from electric to mixer) and a double socket has been attached to run the aerial signal booster. This is covered by a 32A MCB in the CU.
Would it be possible to step down from this shower cable through a junction box and then use 2.5mm cable to create a ring circuit for the FCUs for the security lights (I think there is easy access back to the CU to turn the circuit from radial to ring).
Follow on question - how many 230W security lights could be placed on this circuit? We are quite open at the rear of the property with multiple access points so I am looking at say 6/7 lights, some as pure security, some as combined security and useful outside lighting.
Appreciate thoughts before I engage a pro.
I have just bought a house that has been significantly extended in the past. The security lighting is all knackered (3 lights) and runs direct from the upstairs ring circuit with no FCU switches.
I have noticed in the loft whilst clearing it out that there is an old shower cable (shower has been changed from electric to mixer) and a double socket has been attached to run the aerial signal booster. This is covered by a 32A MCB in the CU.
Would it be possible to step down from this shower cable through a junction box and then use 2.5mm cable to create a ring circuit for the FCUs for the security lights (I think there is easy access back to the CU to turn the circuit from radial to ring).
Follow on question - how many 230W security lights could be placed on this circuit? We are quite open at the rear of the property with multiple access points so I am looking at say 6/7 lights, some as pure security, some as combined security and useful outside lighting.
Appreciate thoughts before I engage a pro.