240v LED Strip Light on Mains switch

[amcgee86]

Hi all,

Hoping for some guidance, which would be much appreciated.

I currently have some Florescent Lights under my kitchen cabinets operated by a light switch and would like to replace with LED strip lighting.

I have purchased some 1 Metre 240V LED strip which is fitted with a 3A UK plug.

Is it a simple as removing the plug from the LED strip and wiring the Live and Neutral into the Junction box of the existing lights?

Thank you in advance, much appreciated!
Aidan

 

[telectrix]

yes.

 

[Pete999]

Yes, providing the JB is accessible or MF if it isn't

 

[DPG]

What the old guys said above.

Obviously ensure the circuit is dead.

 

[Pete999]

What the old guys said above.

Obviously ensure the circuit is dead.

Tel, we are going to have to complain to the Mods, all this ageism is freaking me out

 

[DPG]

Make sure the cable from the junction box is secured also, either by cord grip or p clip etc.

 

[Strima]

It would also be advisable to ensure the protective device is the same rating as supplied by the manufacturer.

 

[DPG]

Good point. Is this junction box fed from an FCU?

 

[Spoon]

I was thinking about this as well.
I presume that the fuse in the plug will be 5A and the existing florescent lights would be connected to a 6A breaker. The cable and switch on the LED should be capable of taking 6A instead of 5A.
Yes, lots of presumptions there...

 

[amcgee86]

Hi all, thank you all so much for your responses.

The Junction box for the existing florescent lights are not attached to an FCU, only a 6A breaker at the consumer unit.

As the LED lights are factory fitted with a 3A fused plug, would this cause a problem if the plug was removed and connected directly to junction box?

Many thanks once again, i can only apologise for the ageism comments!

kindest regards gentlemen!
Aidan

 

[DPG]

Out of interest what do the manufacturer's instructions say?

Note to George - I know they don't have to be rigidly adhered to.

 

[amcgee86]

Hi DPG,
Unfortunately, they did not come with any instructions whatsoever. Purchased from amazon, most likely a cheap Chinese product...

 

[Strima]

TBH a 6 amp MCB would operate much quicker than a 3 amp fuse so I wouldn't loose any sleep if it wasn't fused down.

 

[DPG]

TBH a 6 amp MCB would operate much quicker than a 3 amp fuse so I wouldn't loose any sleep if it wasn't fused down.

There was a discussion about that very subject on here a few months ago. It related to a question about fans.

 

[amcgee86]

Thank you all for your input. Its very much appreciated. I have since connected the LED strip to the Junction box, all seems good - no issues!

Cheers
Aidan