Plug socket in loft?

[DANNYSRODA]

I want to install a plug socket in the loft. Can I run off the lighting circuit that is already there?

Many thanks

 

[securespark]

See here://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69519

 

[uug197h]

No you can not go from the lights the power point needs to be in the ring main same as the rest of the power points

 

[DANNYSRODA]

Thanks for that, I though that was the case. Out of interest, Why is that?

 

[DESL]

Lighting circuits are rated at 6 amps and you want to draw up to 13 amps QED

 

[securespark]

There are no regs that say you cant put a 13 amp plug on a lighting circuit.

Depends what it's for. If you just want it for an aerial booster, you could fit a 2A socket.