Changing light from plug to mains

[scottb]

My wife brought a light that comes with a 3amp plug. I want to place this on the wall where there is an existing wall light is.

Would it be okay for me to fit a 3amp box where the 16 amp 240 mains is and then wire the light into that 3amp box?

This would seem fine to me but if there is anything I should know would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[lazygit]

Would it be okay for me to fit a 3amp box where the 16 amp 240 mains is and then wire the light into that 3amp box?

Unusual for a light circuit to be 16A
How is the existing light operated? Is it by a seperate switch?
When you say wire into a 3A box I assume you mean one of these with a surface mount box:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_In...ssories/Spurs_13_Amp_Un_Switched_4/index.html