correct wire for downlights...

[crookie247]

Hi

just wondered if anyone could help?

I'm fitting 6 downlights in my lounge of my flat, off a 2 way switch. just wondered if 1.5mm wire is enough? it's running into 6 transformers for 50w lights.

thanks

 

[spark1]

Part P . taken care of ?

 

[ricicle]

1.5mm² is fine, although maybe you should research cable ratings and circuit loadings a little more before embarking on such a project.....

 

[spark1]

extra low voltage lighting installations are notifiable work unless installing CE marked lighting Kit types.....the o.p. tends to give the impression he is not installing such a kit . {Re :your deleted post Ricicle mate ! ]

 

[ricicle]

Sorry mate - that's why I deleted it cos I didn't read through properly first

 

[spark1]

No Problem !

 

[crookie247]

Wired in fair few before but have always been guided as to what is needed but on my own for this one and just unsure if 1.5mm wire is enough for such lights or use 2mm instead?
cheers

 

[spark1]

Wired in fair few before but have always been guided as to what is needed but on my own for this one and just unsure if 1.5mm wire is enough for such lights or use 2mm instead?
cheers

2mm ????

 

[crookie247]

sorry fella... 2.5mm cheers

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I'm fitting 6 downlights in my lounge of my flat, off a 2 way switch. just wondered if 1.5mm wire is enough? it's running into 6 transformers for 50w lights.

300W of lighting in your lounge?

What kind of flat is this - an aircraft hangar conversion?

 

[OwainDIYer]

extra low voltage lighting installations are notifiable work ]

Even in a lounge?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Anywhere at all; an extra-low voltage lighting system which is not a pre-assembled lighting set bearing the CE marking referred to in regulation 9 of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 is classified as a "special installation".