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Wall mounted light fittings - best wiring method?

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  • 28-05-2014 9:33pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭


    I want to fit two wall mounted (plasterboard partition wall) metal cased bedside reading lights.
    I am wondering best/safest way to wire in (recessed). nearest power supply visible is a socked outlet in adjoining room (i.e. different room ; shared wall) Or should I try to find a way up to the attic and pick up a lighting phase and neutral (earth). Would feel happier, in one way if on a power circuit as would have RCD protection - but they would be permanently wired fittings??)

    Would welcome any ideas?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭adrian92


    I do not know if a Moderator is allowed answer my query? Am hoping to do tomorrow and no replies.

    But perhaps, I should just be patient.

    Thanks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    I think either wiring method is acceptable

    you can branch off a radial circuit in 2.5
    to a 13amp fcu for the lights

    if you branch off a ring circuit you're supposed to fuse down at the branch now


  • Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭adrian92


    I think either wiring method is acceptable

    you can branch off a radial circuit in 2.5
    to a 13amp fcu for the lights

    if you branch off a ring circuit you're supposed to fuse down at the branch now

    Thanks tomdempsey for your reply


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