Ceiling Rose to Junction Box

[Deeeyewhy92]

Morning All

So after 9 years of putting up with a small miserable little light in my garage I’ve bought 2 led batten lights. After doing some research it would seem my current light rose fitting has a loop in it. 2 wires coming in. 1 light and a switch at either side of the room.. I am thinking change the rose to a junction box then run a wire to one light and then daisy chain of that light to another light ? Does this sound sensible/ safe?

Any advice much appreciated. Plus what junction box to use

Thanks
Tom

 

[blup]

Use wagos in the jb to ensure the wiring in the rose is grouped as before

 

[AndyPRK]

For a garage, you could probably just leave the rose there (as junction). Take the lamp drop wire out, and put a new wire thru the back for your LEDs

 

[Deeeyewhy92]

It did cross my mind just using the old rose and running the wire out the back. I guess I’d just connect it where the wire for the bulb would be but instead run a wire to the led batten.

 

[AndyPRK]

yeap

 

[Deeeyewhy92]

Sounds like a plan then I could daisy chain off that light to the other. Jobs done. In terms of wire to use 3 core what kinda size?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Sounds like a plan then I could daisy chain off that light to the other. Jobs done. In terms of wire to use 3 core what kinda size?

Assuming the circuit is protected by a 6amp MCB then 1.0mm twin and earth is all you need.

 

[Deeeyewhy92]

I’m gonna check see what the circuit breaker is.

 

[AndyPRK]

earth can be in the 3 core.

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[Deeeyewhy92]

Thanks Guys appreciate the help and advice.

 

[Deeeyewhy92]

Stupid question Incoming but what’s the difference between using solid core wire and stranded wire? From the rose to the led battens ?

 

[EFLImpudence]

No difference.

 

[Deleted member 142255]

Stupid question Incoming but what’s the difference between using solid core wire and stranded wire? From the rose to the led battens ?

Fewer strands to squeeze into the terminals

 

[Deeeyewhy92]

Fair enough I did research and couldn’t see any difference apart from ones more bend but thought I’d ask. Thanks again guys.

 

[sparkwright]

Stupid question Incoming but what’s the difference between using solid core wire and stranded wire? From the rose to the led battens ?

You wouldn't want a solid core cable coming through the hole in the lid of a ceiling rose to the light fitting, You would use 3 core flex for this part.
If you came out the back of the ceiling rose, then you could use solid core cable.