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Hi
I’ve been asked to fit some downlights to a very large kitchen/diner and adjoining conservatory.
In total there will be 35 lights. Allowing 100w per outlet this is around 15amps.
As I see it there are 3 options:
1) Split the lights between 3 standard 6A circuits using 1.5mm T&E.
2) Split the lights between 2 circuits each protected with a 10A MCB and using 1.5mm T&E
3) Use 2.5mm cable protected by 20A MCB (obvious problems with fitting cables into accessories)
I’m relatively new to the job and would be grateful to hear if anyone can see any advantage/disadvantages with the various options.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve been asked to fit some downlights to a very large kitchen/diner and adjoining conservatory.
In total there will be 35 lights. Allowing 100w per outlet this is around 15amps.
As I see it there are 3 options:
1) Split the lights between 3 standard 6A circuits using 1.5mm T&E.
2) Split the lights between 2 circuits each protected with a 10A MCB and using 1.5mm T&E
3) Use 2.5mm cable protected by 20A MCB (obvious problems with fitting cables into accessories)
I’m relatively new to the job and would be grateful to hear if anyone can see any advantage/disadvantages with the various options.
Thanks in advance.