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I'm back again! Have just realised that I've got about 200m of 1.0mm T&E (don't know where it came from!) and no 1.5!!!! As these lights are the only things that will be on the circuit can I use it or do I need to go shopping again! I calculate the current at 3.4A for all 4 light units. Also can...

Hi Selfbuildy. there are some LED type lights that are based on the GU10 halogen fittings, mains voltage, current consuption of approx. 1.8W. Cost about a 10er each but would they throw enough light on the stairs. Regards, Hairyjon. P.S. Nice one Comms!!

Lizziec's question has sparked ('scuse the pun!) of a very interesting history lesson from JohnD! Thanks John -Hairyjon

Hi Comms Thanks again! The shed radial has a 32A MCB in the CU. All that is run of it at the mo is a 4ft. flourescent and there is 1 13A twin socket which is not used very often and when it is it's only for light power tools. This radial was installed before I moved in 18 years ago. My house...

Thanks Comms for your advice. I thought this would be the case with my lights. Would I have to use a circuit similar to that of a ceiling rose for switching purposes? With regard to the difference between radial and ring circuits wouldn't a ring be more efficient in carrying the load?

Hi Nagsy. The advice you have recieved from Johnd strikes me as being sensible advice. Electricity is not something to cut corners with for safety's sake! I recently bought my housing association house and very nearly lost it due to cost cutting! The consumer unit that had been installed was...

Hi Folks! I want to put some lights in my NEW conservatory. They are from B&Q Lambo model with 4 50W halogen GU10 lamps in each unit. There are 4 units.There is a supply close by but it is not a ring, only a spur to a shed that supplies lighting and 1 twin13A socket. It has its own circuit...