Downlights - what wire to use

[billbeaumont]

Hi all,

I'm just after a bit of advice - I'm a DIYer and have some Aurora integrated downlights that have given up the ghost. The ones that are broken are rated at 4.9W and connected using 0.75mm flex to a red connector which connects the downlight to the circuit. I can't tell what wiring is used for the main lighting circuit as i can't see enough of it!

They don't make the same model anymore so I have purchased these from screwfix. They are rated at 4.5W. Am I right in thinking that if I get some 3 core 0.75mm flex then it will be no worse than is presently installed. However, on some forums I have read that the minimum for wiring is now 1mm.

I'm happy taking the old connecter and rewiring it to the new downlight - but what wire to use is my question?

Can anyone advise me on what to use?

Thanks

Will

 

[telectrix]

0.75mm flex is adequate for your purpose.

 

[billbeaumont]

0.75mm flex is adequate for your purpose.

Thanks so much for a quick reply - I shall get on with that later today!!!

 

[telectrix]

no problemo. let us know how you get on.

 

[pirate]

Just because I am stuck at home, and pedantic, I'll mention Tel that the correct comment is "no problema"
You are welcome to use this information to correct others at a dinner party, look smug, and hopefully annoy those who discuss fonts!

 

[telectrix]

problema is the spanish version. english, italian and american it's problemo. ask swartzenegger.