Downlighters

[rdlivock]

I want to wire 4 or 5 downlighters in place of a flourescent tube light in my kitchen, keeping the existing switch as is.
Can I wire them in sequence without using numerous junction boxes?
What diameter cable should I use?
The ceiling the downlighters will be in is below a roof cavity, can insulation be rolled over them or will I have to box them in? Best way to box in?
Thanks,
Rich

 

[bernardgreen]

I want to wire 4 or 5 downlighters in place of a flourescent tube light in my kitchen, keeping the existing switch as is.

WHY ?

For a kitchen that is used for cooking the spread of light from a flourescent tube light is far better than the localised pools of light from downlighters.

Just my opinion

 

[MasterAbacus]

firstly are you aware this is notifiable work?

Secondly, you will need to fit some kind of fire hood to each light fixing if they a recessed into the cieling. You cant really just lay insulation over them.

Thirdly, wiring them in sequence is not a problem, but again there are many issues with doing this in a kitchen wihout taking propper precautions.