Caporegime
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Hi
I bought a push to break light switch from CEF so that my wardrobe downlights are on while the door is open. However I want to make sure of the correct way to wire it up, if someone could help please.
I've wired in 'normal' 1 and 2 way light switches before, but they are rated higher than 2A and have an earth connection, whereas this switch only has two terminals (permanent live being switched and going on to the downlights).
I'm going to take a spur off a existing lighting circuit and my questions are:
- am I ok to run the earth from the junction box to the light and just use twin core cable to the switch in the wardrobe?
- is it safe to use 240V downlights in such an application, or should I use 12V lights and switch the 12V after it's left the transformer?
- what cable size is suitable for running from the junction box / block to the switch?
- do I need to fuse again anywhere, bearing in mind the switch is only rated for 2A? Does this mean I need a 2A FCU to protect the switch?
- I'm running 3 x 5W LED downlights off this spur...am I correct in thinking this should only ever draw around 0.06A @ 240V?
Many thanks!
I bought a push to break light switch from CEF so that my wardrobe downlights are on while the door is open. However I want to make sure of the correct way to wire it up, if someone could help please.
I've wired in 'normal' 1 and 2 way light switches before, but they are rated higher than 2A and have an earth connection, whereas this switch only has two terminals (permanent live being switched and going on to the downlights).
I'm going to take a spur off a existing lighting circuit and my questions are:
- am I ok to run the earth from the junction box to the light and just use twin core cable to the switch in the wardrobe?
- is it safe to use 240V downlights in such an application, or should I use 12V lights and switch the 12V after it's left the transformer?
- what cable size is suitable for running from the junction box / block to the switch?
- do I need to fuse again anywhere, bearing in mind the switch is only rated for 2A? Does this mean I need a 2A FCU to protect the switch?
- I'm running 3 x 5W LED downlights off this spur...am I correct in thinking this should only ever draw around 0.06A @ 240V?
Many thanks!