Installation of two 60-watt electric lights in one's attic

[ToolbeltDandy]

Good evening gentlemen,

I'm wanting to fit two bulkhead lights (max. 60 watts power per each) to two wooden beams, in the attic of a terraced home. The house was rewired a couple of years ago, supposedly, although what this involved, I'm not at all aware. I suppose, although I'm not entirely sure, that I will need to draw power ceiling lights of one of the rooms below.

Will there be a junction box up there, somewhere, and if so, will it be comparatively easy to draw power from this instead of an existing light installation?

I will have to pull up the existing insulation in order to find my power source. There is already flooring laid down in the centre of the attic, so I will be limiting my search to the area without flooring.

Assuming that I find whatever it is that I'm looking for, what components will I need in addition to the bulkhead fittings? I can only imagine that I will require cabling (and accompanying grips), but of what gauge, I cannot currently say.

Thank you for your time, gentlemen.

Your dear friend,
Toolbelt Dandy

 

[ban-all-sheds]

http://www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting

 

[PrinceofDarkness]

Toolbent Dandy: you're a proper caution, so you are!


Your dearer friend,

Lucia

 

[securespark]

Good morning Sire!

One really ought to get to grips with some basics before attempting a grubby little task like this one.

Perhaps it would be best left to one's footman to arrange a qualified commoner to get their hands dirty on one's behalf?

 

[ToolbeltDandy]

Thanks for the help, japes and advice, gentlemen! In addition to the DIYnot wiki, I found useful information here and here and I'm ready to continue to the next level.

Required:

1sq. mm twin core cable x 20m
junction box or choc-box x 1
bulkhead light fittings x 2
pullcord light-switch x 1


I only employ my footman for his aesthetic qualities!

 

[Steve]

I found useful information here

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and here

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