light advice

[xAlex]

...Just noticed that this should be in the lights section but can't move it....

Sorry if I’m repetitive in any way but advice on the following 2 queries would be appreciated:

1 A fcu taken from a s/o, powers a house alarm. From this fcu someone has taken another fcu, the load side of which goes to a security light (wattage unknown). Can I take another cable from the 2nd fcu to another security light (again, this is not purchased yet so wattage unknown). Or, would it be better breaking into the landing ceiling rose, and if this is the best option, would it be ok feeding a 500W or a 1000W light? (customer does not require a switch for the security light but I would put a switched fcu in the loft – sound OK?).

2 I know I’ve asked something similar before but: Is there a neat way to take a feed from a flush single s/o to a surface-mounted fcu (to feed fixed bedside lights). And while I’m on a roll, there is no restriction on fitting such lights to wooden surrounds is there? (i.e. the veneered particle board used for built-in wardrobes etc.).

Thanks again.

Alex

[Rich-Ando]

DO NOT add halogen lights to the existing lighting circuit. a 500W light will take a whole 3rd of the mcb allocation of current for the whole circuit.

you are better off using the SFCU.

the alarm shudn't be off the sockets either.

[xAlex]

...why the rolling eyes? (I didn't connect the alarm off the socket).

Rich - Can hard-wired bedside lights be fixed to built-in wardrobe material (vaneered partical board) surrounding bed?

[sparkydude]

Nothing wrong with mounting lights onto the chipboard wardrobe as long as the connections are enclosed behind the light and that it is suitable to be mounted onto a flammable surface. look on the packaging to make sure. Also if the cables are run inside the wardrobe make sure they have mechanical protection like mini truking or similiar to stop the cables from getting damaged

Nick

[xAlex]

...Great, thanks.