Best type of lighting in stables

[Percyprod]

I have built a stable block consisting of two stables and a store. I have applied to have mains electricity installed, and as part p won't apply Iwill be wiring them myself. My question is do led strip lights have as much shadow as led floods. I have been using 12 volt floods, which are great but do cast shadows. I was thinking of fitting weather proof led strip lights, hoping they would be similar to the florescent strip lights. Any ideas?

 

[Percyprod]

No need to test?

Where does it say I need to test?

 

[Percyprod]

Has been tested, conduit and fittings regularly checked. I am an electrician by the way.

 

[DPG]

Ah right - your OP says 'you will be wiring them yourself' so I assumed the new wiring would need testing. No worries.

 

[Percyprod]

Sorry should be clearer. Most of wiring done, tested as I go along, but mains not connected yet, and no light fittings on yet. Will be finishing wiring over next couple of days, mains due to be connected Monday. As it is a stable does not need certificate or testing by 17th edition registered sparks.

 

[DPG]

Sorry should be clearer. Most of wiring done, tested as I go along, but mains not connected yet, and no light fittings on yet. Will be finishing wiring over next couple of days, mains due to be connected Monday. As it is a stable does not need certificate or testing by 17th edition registered sparks.

I'm with you. Not sure about this bit though - all wiring systems should be tested on completion.

 

[telectrix]

it may not need notifying to LABC, but it does need a certificate . BS7671 reg. 610

 

[Percyprod]

No, BS7671 doesn't apply to it. I will test it as if it did, but only for my own satisfaction. No certificate required.

 

[DPG]

Why do you say the wiring regs don't apply to the installation?

 

[telectrix]

bollox. so what standard applies then?

 

[Percyprod]

Getting a bit off subject, but it's not a dwelling, it's a stable, BS7671 only applies to dwellings.

 

[Andy78]

Getting a bit off subject, but it's not a dwelling, it's a stable, BS7671 only applies to dwellings.

Absolute nonsense. It's building regs and the notification system you're thinking of, not the wiring regs.

 

[telectrix]

i think there must be a british standard relating to horse sh"t, or should it be bullsh"t?

 

[telectrix]

Getting a bit off subject, but it's not a dwelling, it's a stable, BS7671 only applies to dwellings.

on which planet is that?

 

[telectrix]

Getting a bit off subject, but it's not a dwelling, it's a stable, BS7671 only applies to dwellings.

 

[telectrix]

see section 705