Loft light; confusion with wiring style

[MoonMan2]

Rather than be concerned with messy wiring, what about I use this junction box;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D2GJ569/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A33XSC68ZCGBM7&psc=1

and also the splitter box, so I can wire 3 bulbs to fully illuminate my loft?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D2GL37F/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A33XSC68ZCGBM7&psc=1

This is an instructional video on how to connect these quickwire boxes:

If this is OK, then is it a requirement to have 1.5mm2 'twin and earth' cable wiring from the splitter box to each of the bulb holders?

 

[EFLImpudence]

If this is OK, then is it a requirement to have 1.5mm2 'twin and earth' cable wiring from the splitter box to each of the bulb holders?

No, but as the connector doesn't take stranded wire you won't be able to use two-core flex so the earth wire (CPC) will always be present with T&E.
I suppose you could pull it out but not much point.

1mm² T&E would be fine.

 

[MoonMan2]

Right, now thinking about how the bulbs are going to hang. As the loft has wooden beams, not a ceiling, obviously I can't use a standard pendant set up.

I require to use bulb holders of sort, which I'll attach to a wooden beam, where the wiring enters the bulb holder from the SIDE, not from the underside.

Does such a bulb holder exist? A link would be great!

 

[JohnW2]

Right, now thinking about how the bulbs are going to hang. As the loft has wooden beams, not a ceiling, obviously I can't use a standard pendant set up. ... I require to use bulb holders of sort, which I'll attach to a wooden beam, where the wiring enters the bulb holder from the SIDE, not from the underside. Does such a bulb holder exist? A link would be great!

I don't know about 'hanging things' (like standard pendants), but there are certainly angled batten holders, like this ...

Kind Regards, John

 

[winston1]

Any type of bayonet lamp in a holder will not be enough to illuminate a loft. Fit one or two florescent fittings up there.

 

[JohnW2]

Any type of bayonet lamp in a holder will not be enough to illuminate a loft. Fit one or two florescent fittings up there.

That depends upon the amount of illumination required. I have large loft spaces illuminated with just one or two pendants, and that produces plenty of illumination for my needs.

Kind Regards, John

 

[MoonMan2]

Hi guys,

Just thought I'd let you know I've just completed the job, it took me 3.5 hours, doing it over two days. All in all it cost £60.

You can see the two bulbs here. On the right sided bulb you can see the wiring coming from the left and travelling down the truss.

This is the light dimmer switch; I installed on a conveniently located bit of wood at the loft entrance.

Amazing what you find when the place suddenly becomes illuminated - any takers?

With the 8 or so hours of preparation to learn the skill, it was more work and harder than I expected but glad its done!

A big thank you to everyone who offered advice.

 

[Risteard]

A dimmer in the roof space? Seriously?

 

[Blueflash]

A dimmer in the roof space? Seriously?

For those romantic ball cock issues !

Dave

 

[EFLImpudence]

Amazing what you find when the place suddenly becomes illuminated - any takers?

Can I have the gate valve please?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Given that this appears to be a trussed roof, why do you want a light up there?

 

[JohnW2]

well, there's at least some plumbing up there, which could need maintenance - not so easy in the dark or when holding a torch in one hand.

 

[winston1]

A dimmer in the roof space? Seriously?

I had that thought as well, but last time I commented on dimmers in unsuitable places I had a load of insults from "we all know who".

 

[aptsys]

Amazing. That has to be a first.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I had that thought as well, but last time I commented on dimmers in unsuitable places I had a load of insults from "we all know who".

I know I've asked you to justify comments like that, to show what sense and reason and logic there is behind them, but I've not seen anybody insult you.