Light switch help please!

[Rustybones]

Evening all,

I currently have a one gang light switch operating an external light. In theory would it be possible to turn this into a two gang, and use this to separately power some downlights in a new media wall which will coincidentally be right next to this switch once built. I have posted the current wiring set up here. I appreciate any advice or tips please!

 

[flameport]

Almost certainly, if the blue wires are neutrals.

 

[terryplumb]

As there appears to be neutrals and permanent live ,and of course earth conductors ,all present ,then yes you can do as you suggest.
Testing would confirm this.

 

[Rustybones]

Cool thanks chaps. So if I can channel in a new 1.5mm cable into the back box, is this a DIY job to wire in?

 

[terryplumb]

It can be ,if you know what to do. What wires connect where , understand what a safe zone is, can do some testing, for starters.

 

[securespark]

Cool thanks chaps. So if I can channel in a new 1.5mm cable into the back box, is this a DIY job to wire in?

Take care chiselling not to hit any existing cables.

 

[Taylortwocities]

and 1.0mm² T&E cable will be plenty big enough, assuming the power comes from a (6amp) lighting circuit

 

[Rustybones]

Thanks for the useful suggestions. Has anyone got any recommendations for a decent LED Driver kit/system?
I need to power about 10m of LED strip in total (but 6 separate sections). RGB preferred. Any ideas or experiences welcome!