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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    Just to further satisfy all those who didn't agree as they thought i'd go against regs and make it unsafe, going to put a 5A faceplate on the socket and fix a 5A plug top to a short RCD-Protected extension lead after cutting off the 13A plug top.Plug light transformer into the extension. No...
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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    "553-04 Lighting points 553-04-01 At each fixed lighting point one of the following accessories shall be used: (i) a ceiling rose to BS 67 (ii) a luminaire supporting coupler to BS 6972 or BS 7001 (iii) a batten lampholder to BS 7895, BS EN 60238 or BS EN 61184 (iv) a luminaire designed to...
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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    I take it by the lack of criticism to my last proposal that this would be an acceptable way of doing things. Thanks to those who actually PROVIDED any relevant information to help me accomplish what i wanted to.
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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    As previously mentioned, I want to be able to control it via the Light switch, not Wi-FI.
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    • Callum Thomas
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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    Hi Guys, I've decided to go with the plug socket idea as i've been told confusing things by different people. Some say the socket is the way to go as these lights come with moulded plug transformer so can only be plugged into a socket. Others say buy my own transformer but i wouldn't be...
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    Kitchen Unit Lights to LightSwitch - Help Appreciated

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    They obviously had their on ways of doing this in mind. However, they didn't share that information with me. Leading me to create my own idea. If you can suggest a way of how YOU would do this job, feel free to share this information
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    No, 2 electricians have looked at this job, confirmed it to be possible and haven't even asked to look at the consumer unit. Can't see why the old style fuse box would prevent this from being done, other than the fact it doesn't meet current standards.
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Yes
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Correct
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Completely understand what your saying, however, what could be an alternative to accomplish this?
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Not quite what i'm trying to accomplish though is it. I know this is a possibility which can be done. Just trying to work out the best way to go about it. If you have any logical idea on how would be best to accomplish what i'm trying to do then please step in with your advice. As currently i'm...
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    I understand your logic completely, however, my consumer unit is an old-style one which does not allow seperate circuits to be switched off individually. I have attached a photo below, Therefore the entire electrics in the home will need to be switched off before any work is undertaken...
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    • Callum Thomas
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    That was my understanding of it also, but due to people's responses on this thread. I'm now not so sure. I have used Grey Twin & Earth 2.5mm cable to go from the existing socket and to the light switch
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    I do not understand your response, the socket is wired correctly from a 30 Amp ring main, only difference is the live is going to a switch so that the live can be switched on and off. The socket would work fine if the live was wired directly to the 'L' port rather than the switch. SO what is the...
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Why are you on this thread? You have offered no helpful advice and are just posting irrelevant posts. Will ask you kindly to leave unless you're going to offer any helpful information.
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Past two replies are very contradicting. Can you explain your reasoning why its unsafe and dangerous?
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    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...

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