LOFT LIGHTING

[domroe]

Hi

I want to add a light to my loft. I thought a strip light with a pull cord switch would be best.

I would be very grateful if someone could post a wiring diagram.

Thanks, Dom.

 

[magico]

definately use a flurescent strip light,gives off much more light,the switch i would say is your preference

 

[breezer]

I would be very grateful if someone could post a wiring diagram.

Thanks, Dom.

i would be very gratefull if you looked in sticky for reference for a diagram

 

[domroe]

Thanks found it.

 

[kai]

I put a 150 watt halogen floodlight in my loft, with a lead and 13amp plug (fused 3amp), It plugs into a socket installed by the loft hatch downstairs high up on the landing wall.

This way I always have to remember to unplug the loft light, before closing the hatch - a useful safety feature.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

A door switch worked by the loft hatch would have been much more elegant.....

 

[Steve]

A door switch worked by the loft hatch would have been much more elegant.....

you'd never know if it was working . . .

 

[tim-spam]

Drill a hole in the hatch, so you can see whether or not the light is on.

 

[JohnD]

I use a pull cord switch, cunningly arranged so the cord dangles just above the hatch opening, and I put a conspicuous curtain ring on it so i can switch on/off with the hatch pole hook without needing the ladder.

 

[Steve]

Whats wrong with the good old normal light switch mounted on the loft floor next to the hatch?

 

[bigbob]

wot about a neon switch on landing wall