Hi,
I've read a few threads but couldn't find one that helped, figured I best start a fresh one.
I'm in need of advice regarding spot lighting. I moved into my flat three years ago and did some wiring myself, after some research on what to do and buying some replacement parts I've managed to get the lights on. However a few days ago the kitchen bulb went and I had to replace it - to my horror I found the wiring burnt to crisp. I also realised how lucky I've been that nothing was set alight in all my time here because I did the same with the one in the hall. I pulled that out and spotted a burn mark round that too.
I've now read that tape should NOT be used around wiring, I used it to wrap the terminal blocks. I took the tape out of Dad's toolkit without checking what it was, it didn't occur to me it was the wrong thing to do either because I've seen wirings wrapped with tapes before. Now I realised the idea of tape is... a bit silly and I've been a daft bugger for even doing it
I thought, best ask properly this time and get it done safely.
Here are the two exposed wires from the ceiling.
I've been using MR16/c 12v/50w bulbs attached to this Bulb socket G4 (Max 6A/24V), the two end wirings were screwed to a terminal Block 5A. Erm, the bulb is 50w, am I using the correct socket?
1. Should I be buying 10A or 15A terminal blocks instead, or is the issue the bulb socket?
2. I only taped it last time to secure the block, is it necessary for something to hold it or do I simply push it back into the ceiling as it is?
Any advice greatly appreciated, I had a look in the wiki guide but the coloured wirings in a 'choc box' is different to this, there are only two thin wires. Sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to electrics, I'm beginning to think 50w bulbs might be a bad idea but 25w just doesn't seem bright enough, especially in the hallway.
Thank you all so kindly.
I've read a few threads but couldn't find one that helped, figured I best start a fresh one.
I'm in need of advice regarding spot lighting. I moved into my flat three years ago and did some wiring myself, after some research on what to do and buying some replacement parts I've managed to get the lights on. However a few days ago the kitchen bulb went and I had to replace it - to my horror I found the wiring burnt to crisp. I also realised how lucky I've been that nothing was set alight in all my time here because I did the same with the one in the hall. I pulled that out and spotted a burn mark round that too.
I've now read that tape should NOT be used around wiring, I used it to wrap the terminal blocks. I took the tape out of Dad's toolkit without checking what it was, it didn't occur to me it was the wrong thing to do either because I've seen wirings wrapped with tapes before. Now I realised the idea of tape is... a bit silly and I've been a daft bugger for even doing it
I thought, best ask properly this time and get it done safely.
Here are the two exposed wires from the ceiling.
I've been using MR16/c 12v/50w bulbs attached to this Bulb socket G4 (Max 6A/24V), the two end wirings were screwed to a terminal Block 5A. Erm, the bulb is 50w, am I using the correct socket?
1. Should I be buying 10A or 15A terminal blocks instead, or is the issue the bulb socket?
2. I only taped it last time to secure the block, is it necessary for something to hold it or do I simply push it back into the ceiling as it is?
Any advice greatly appreciated, I had a look in the wiki guide but the coloured wirings in a 'choc box' is different to this, there are only two thin wires. Sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to electrics, I'm beginning to think 50w bulbs might be a bad idea but 25w just doesn't seem bright enough, especially in the hallway.
Thank you all so kindly.