help with bathroom lighting

[tomny]

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Some help please. I am looking to install some downlighters into a bathroom that currently has a single lamp on a ceiling rose (which has loop in wiring).

I intend to have the lamps in two switched groups outside the basthroom door, one on a dimmer. This will mean removing the current pull switch and changing it to the dimmer.

Am looking for advice on the best/simplext way to do this.

Would it be OK to convert the existing loop-in rose to a junction box above the ceiling taking the dimmer direct from here (two or three lamps in series/paralell - are double insulated).

From this junction box could I then take power to another JB for the second groups of two lamps?

Many thanks

 

[bernardgreen]

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[Dippy]

Any JB needs to be accessible for inspection. I assume that "above the ceiling" is in the loft? If so this will be OK.

Have you taken note of the zoning in the bathroom? All equipment needs to be appropriate to the zone it is located in.

And I assume you are aware that any work inside a zone is notifiable?

 

[Space cat]

There are a few things to consider when you fit a dimmer:

1) Not all fluorescent lamps are dimmable. Halogens are dimmable but shouldn't be.

2) Not all transformers for low voltage lights are dimmable.

3) Not all dimmers are suitable for either transformers or fluorescents.

4) Dimmers have a maximum load (obviously). They may also have a minimum load (not so obvious).