wiring spotlights

[dw3101]

Quick theoretical question,

If using 1.5mm² t&e how do you wire spotlights? I know 1.00mm² is a little easier to get in, however

IE junction boxes need to be accessible, so where do you do what you would normally do in a ceiling rose?

David

 

[Chri5]

GU10 rather than surface spots ?

If so there's a couple of methods.

Best one is to feed the light cct TE(s) into the light switch back box and with block connectors have a mirror image of the ceiling rose terminations. Switch wires will be easy!

Alternatively use a jb adjacent to one of the lamp fittings and since the lamps can be removed, you overcome the need to access issues regarding jb's. Would be sensible to leave site doc's to explain where the jb is 'hidden'.

 

[dw3101]

Yeah they are GU10's

I thought about the switch method, but dont really want to bring the neutrals into the switch patress, call me picky!

 

[RF Lighting]

There is absoloutly no reason not to take the neutral to the switch, but if you don't want to then just use a mini 20A joint box at one of the lights, which can be pulled in / out through the downlighter hole.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ASJ201.html

 

[nozspark]

Although a lot of sparks use JB's for downlights

you are not meant to use them as they have no facility for strain relief of the cables ---------You should use a choc box and the appropriately sized terminal blocks

 

[dw3101]

Right then.. junction box through the hole it is then.. strain releif needed on T&E pah

You'll be suggesting I use cable clips next!

 

[Steve]

Out of interest, i found one of these

absolutely invaluable for wiring multiple spotlights in flex. Yes its grossly overrated and large, but with individual terminals for each wire, im not complaining. Trying to get 3 lots of 0.75mm² flex and a cable into one terminal from both sides . . . thats just not worth the hassle.