Lighting Circuit

[decsplace]

I am trying to fit a electrical bait device (no more than 5 amps) within my loft, the only power supply l have access to is the lighting circuit. Can anyone advise a method that i can use without having to pull through some ring main cable?
Thanks,
J

[ultimatehandyman]

You need to wire a 5amp round plug into the circuit wire, this is the wire that runs from one ceiling rose to the next.

You have to use a round socket and plug so that nobody can plug an higher amperage item in by mistake-

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If you have junction boxes then you can take a supply from there to feed the socket.-



If the device that you want to plug in is a transofrmer then you will need to make another plug in socket to convert the round pin socket to square pin. If it has a plug on the end you can replace this with a round pin plug.



Here is what you will need if your appliance has a transformer built into the plug-

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http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 2&ts=07414

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two of these- http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 5&ts=07639


And some suitable flex.

I hope this makes sense, if not please post back.

You must ensure that the lighting circuits are earthed, unless what you are using is double insulated and does not require earthing.