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melvin

I am in the process of a complete re-fit to our bathroom. We can't decide on bathroom ceiling lighting. My understanding is, I can fit any style of lighting in the main ceiling area (not in the shower) as long as it sits above 225cm from the floor. Unless the product says not suitable for bathrooms....

melvin

The old semi detached Victorian house next door is being converted into flats. I'm looking forward to listening to Kylie and Maddonna tunes after coming home from my night shift. Not to mention the marital harmony discussions and the feed me sounds of a new baby. My first thought was to buy two pair...

melvin

The old semi detached Victorian house next door is being converted into flats. I'm looking forward to listening to Kylie and Maddonna tunes after coming home from my night shift. Not to mention the marital harmony discussions and the feed me sounds of a new baby. My first thought was to buy two pair...

melvin

Thanks for the swift reply.

My total watts including the new Halogen lights comes to 1734w Which gives me a total of 7.5 amps. Well within the amp rating of the cable.

As my lighting MCB is the normal 6amp. Will I need to upgrade this to a 10amp?

melvin

I am thinking of installing 10x50w mains halogen downlights in a bedroom. My house has only one lighting circuit. There are 11 light fitments connected to this circuit. Some with multi halogen bulbs, others with multi 60w golf ball bulbs. Am I in danger of overloading this circuit? What problems if ...

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