Wiring Downlights

[Frankie_Johnie]

I've recently purchased fire rated mains GU10 downlights. As I've the ceiling off at the moment the wiring's relatively straight forward. However, I will be using 1.5 cable and have found that looping in and out of the connector there is very little room to refix the block cover. To my first question: Can I run parallel from 1 to 2 to 3 etc using a junction box before each fitting. Then run cable from box to fitting which would allow me to connect to block with single length of cable ? Hope that makes sense.

My second is more of a query. These fire rated fittings are basically a metal encloser. The cables enter from the block via holes in the top of the fitting. I cant help but wonder if the metal casing gets hot why wouldn't it soften or even melt as it rests against its metal surround. The block has a terminal for the earth but is not actually connected to the metal fitting. How?, why?.........

You Sparky's may be shaking your head at my ignorance but I'm a decorator and shake my head at pva debates etc. so be kind!

 

[Spark123]

I've recently purchased fire rated mains GU10 downlights. As I've the ceiling off at the moment the wiring's relatively straight forward. However, I will be using 1.5 cable and have found that looping in and out of the connector there is very little room to refix the block cover. To my first question: Can I run parallel from 1 to 2 to 3 etc using a junction box before each fitting. Then run cable from box to fitting which would allow me to connect to block with single length of cable ? Hope that makes sense.

I can't see any reason why not.

 

[Frankie_Johnie]

Thanks Sparkie, much obliged.

 

[nstreet]

I've recently purchased fire rated mains GU10 downlights.

Which make did you go for? I'm trying to find some fire rated adjustable brass fittings, but can't seem to get them anywhere. Lots of white or chrome though I thought I would give the fire rated ones a go as fitting smoke hoods from below is a real pain and costly. Also the fire rated ones keep the accoustic status quo.

 

[Frankie_Johnie]

Good Morning nstreet.

I purchased the fittings via www.tlc-direct.co.uk
They are available lv or mains

Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I'm a decorator and shake my head at pva debates

PVA fnaarr fnaarr

fnaarr fnaarr...

Oh hang on - I'm thinking of PVC....

 

[securespark]

Down, boy!!