Wiring up 8 x 230v 35w downlights

[custie86]

Ok Custie, am I right in thinking that the two existing pendants are switched on together ?
If so the pendant nearest the switch will probably have 3 cables, a feed in, a switch wire and a switched live & neutral to the far pendant. I'd replace the switch wire with a 3 core and CPC giving two switched returns and install a MF junction box above where the pendant with 3 cables is now. Then just run a new T&E from there to each bank of lights looping in and out, the s/l and neutral to the end of circuit light can be replaced or used to feed the first downlight on one of your 2 banks.

That was the answer I was looking for Dave and appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me. Much appreciated, Pal.

 

[custie86]

Thanks guys for all input. Means a lot.

 

[Dave OCD]

I note DaveOCD disagrees with the necessity to carry it out in accordance with Bs7671?

No I disagree with the work being notifiable under Part P which I'm sure you know. Unfortunately there isn't a partial disagree button.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Two disagree now that domestic work comes under part P.
edit. I never said it would need notifying, but compliance with part P is still required, and as such it will require testing and certifying in accordance with Bs7671.

 

[Dave OCD]

That was the answer I was looking for Dave and appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me. Much appreciated, Pal.

Happy to help mate especially as you're in the trade, if any other advice or clarification is needed don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Dave OCD]

Wirepuller - You're just being pedantic and deliberately awkward now - you were wrong in saying that this particular job comes under Part P,it's an alteration to an existing circuit and not in a special location, no point in trying to play on words just admit it.

 

[123]

It's good to know you guys in England all know what work comes under Part P, it sounds like a glaring success

 

[Dave OCD]

Two disagree now that domestic work comes under part P.
edit. I never said it would need notifying, but compliance with part P is still required, and as such it will require testing and certifying in accordance with Bs7671.

It's good to know you guys in England all know what work comes under Part P, it sounds like a glaring success

I know exactly what's notifiable, sadly WP doesn't seem to have grasped it just yet.

 

[Midwest]

There's lots of disagreeing going on over the world tonite. And Xmas just gone and all that.

 

[Midwest]

There's lots of disagreeing going on over the world tonite. And Xmas just gone and all that.

Disagree

 

[custie86]

Happy to help mate especially as you're in the trade, if any other advice or clarification is needed don't hesitate to ask.

Top Man!

 

[123]

@Midwest I've Agreed to Disagree

 

[NDG Elecs]

Disagree

Yeah everyone seems to be itching for a scrap... Must be post hols blues and maybe first day back today for some which is making them grumpy...very reminiscent of this:

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Wirepuller - You're just being pedantic and deliberately awkward now - you were wrong in saying that this particular job comes under Part P,it's an alteration to an existing circuit and not in a special location, no point in trying to play on words just admit it.

ALL domestic work comes under the scope of part P whether it's notifiable to BC or not. Part P dictates that all work in a domestic location must be designed and installed in accordance with Bs7671. That means a minor works form must be issued for any alteration or addition to an existing circuit. You are wrong in saying it does not come under part P because it is not notifiable.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I know exactly what's notifiable, sadly WP doesn't seem to have grasped it just yet.

I'm afraid you seem to think that part P only applies to notifiable work.

 

[Jay Sparks]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...achment_data/file/441872/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf

Page 13 and 14 explain what wirepuller is saying.

Jay

 

[Midwest]

I think it explains it on the first page?

 

[Dave OCD]

I'm afraid you seem to think that part P only applies to notifiable work.

Of course I know that Part P applies to all Domestic electrical work as stated in the actual document, I thought you were originally telling the OP that the work he was planning was notifiable which it isn't, but if I got this wrong I apologise.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Thanks for that Dave....no need to apologise, I've had grumpy old git syndrome last couple of days, reading back it did come across a bit stroppy like.

 

[davesparks]

I'm a trainee spark with a little experience, Levels 2 & 3 C&G 2365 and 17th edition.

If you’re an apprentice then why don’t you ask your mentor for assistance?