downlight flex

[Sparky_Ben]

what type of flex do you guys use for downlighter wiring, obviously just from the loop in, loop out JB, down to the fitting, now i know it will have to be high temperature/ heat resistant but what would the cable code be to look for in the catalogues,

thanks

 

[sjm]

Snap Helston, well not quite. Carnkie, that's the Wendron one not the Redruth one, so between Rame and Helston.

 

[rich.250]

Lol. I thought id heard the name.
Busy mate?

 

[sjm]

Not bad bud, you?
Have I seen you about?

 

[rich.250]

W k electrical.....
I haven't had a sign written van for about a year so maybe not. Lol

 

[Amp David]

Yes i do, fed up with trying to get 2 x 1.5mm T&e cables in that tiny little joint box!

I've seen too many examples of T+E burnt out against downlighter body for my liking. So IMHO it's T+E to Ashley 501 JB (or similar 17th ed compliant JB) then heat resistant flex to downlighter.

True, but I still think it's best practice.
Whereabouts in Cornwall are you?

Take it then none of you have used the click fittings then, they are designed fro 2 2.5mm T&Es to loop in loop out. no risk of melting cables

 

[sjm]

Take it then none of you have used the click fittings then, they are designed fro 2 2.5mm T&Es to loop in loop out. no risk of melting cables

I stand corrected.
As always get 5 electricians in a room and ask a question, you'll get at least 3 different answers.