I am seeking opinion(s) on the best method for wiring multiple LED down lighters - ie. 2 or more lights on a single switch. I have searched the wiki and cannot find a specific solution.
At the risk of rattling cages I wish to point out I am working under the supervision of an experienced and qualified electrician, but it is his advice that I would like to discuss here.
I have a number of KSR FRD 200 LED down lighters (IP66) and have a number of Ashley J501 boxes. The advice given is to use the Ashley boxes to connect to the first light and then onto the next, etc. However, the manufacturers instructions state that only a single 1.5mm cable should be used per terminal in the Ashley box. For a single light, these appear perfect and enable the connection to be accessed from the 63mm hole.
My thought is that the circuit should start with a 4-way connector to enable the supply in and out and carry the switched live. This then connects to a 3-way j/b and then to the Ashley. The next one connected via the 3-way j/b then to the second Ashley box and so on. This does require a lot of connections, which I guess are undesirable, but this appears to be a 'compliant' (per manufacturer) solution.
I have attached my proposed layout.
Any advice regarding a preferred / authoritative solution would be greatly appreciated. If I have overlooked a similar posting specifically covering this matter, please accept my apologies.
Thank you.
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At the risk of rattling cages I wish to point out I am working under the supervision of an experienced and qualified electrician, but it is his advice that I would like to discuss here.
I have a number of KSR FRD 200 LED down lighters (IP66) and have a number of Ashley J501 boxes. The advice given is to use the Ashley boxes to connect to the first light and then onto the next, etc. However, the manufacturers instructions state that only a single 1.5mm cable should be used per terminal in the Ashley box. For a single light, these appear perfect and enable the connection to be accessed from the 63mm hole.
My thought is that the circuit should start with a 4-way connector to enable the supply in and out and carry the switched live. This then connects to a 3-way j/b and then to the Ashley. The next one connected via the 3-way j/b then to the second Ashley box and so on. This does require a lot of connections, which I guess are undesirable, but this appears to be a 'compliant' (per manufacturer) solution.
I have attached my proposed layout.
Any advice regarding a preferred / authoritative solution would be greatly appreciated. If I have overlooked a similar posting specifically covering this matter, please accept my apologies.
Thank you.
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