It's a new kitchen going in from scratch, so have the lights controlled from the same switch plate(s) as the main lights, then they can be turned on at the same time, or separately, according to the whim of the turner-on.
Unless you have a traditional pendant lights hanging down from the ceiling you do not need roses, so don't install any.Thanks for the info, so it seems I’m good to just carry on from the ceiling rose.
That should be no problem. Assuming that just the one switch currently serves the light, you would either have to add a secon d twin+earth cable to the switch, or else change the existing cable to the switch (presumably currently twin+earth) to 3-core+earth cable. You will also probably need a junction box, ideally close to the ceiling rose.There is a normal ceiling rose in there at the moment, and switch plate next to the door. What I'd like to do is put in a 2 gang switch plate for neatness so that they can be controlled separately.
As you've been told, 1mm² T+E is adequate.I'll look at running a second T+E and a junction box as first choice. In my mind this will keep it simple and separate. What size T+E would I be looking at for this 1.0 or 1.5?
You're welcome. Yes, the first option is the simplest, provided you can get the conductors into the rose terminals - which can be pretty small. It's certainly a reason for using 1.0mm² (rather than 1.5mm²) cable, since that increases your chances. Of course, you might be lucky and find that there are some 'empty' terminals that you can use.John, thanks so much for taking the time to put that together. I had the top diagram in mind, but it is good to recieve confirmation that I was on the right lines and that there is also option 2 if space is tight in the rose terminals.
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