Split lighting circuit.

blackbob · Feb 11, 2011

Hi,
i'm new to the forums so don't know if i'm in the correct place.

I'm near my limit on my lighting circuit and was wondering if it could be split into two circuits without a full rewire, at the moment both upstairs and down are on one circuit, i had a new consumer unit fitted last year so plenty off space in there, the house is mostly wired with single core but also a mixture of twin and earth where new lighting has been fitted, reason i ask is i want to fit some down lighters in the lounge but i'm sure they would push the circuit over the limit.
All work will be carried out by an qualified electrician.
thanks

telectrix · Feb 11, 2011

i fitted some uplights. they broke when i walked on them

Paul.M · Feb 11, 2011

Regarding access Bob, your electrician will probably lift the floor boards in the bedroom to run his cables to your new lights. As for how long is a piece of string? (twice the distance from the center) get more than one quote but the cheapest is not always the best in the long run. Everything will be fine don't worry, leave the rest to your sparky that's why we train for years to know what's best for our customers.

Ps Telectrix, your not supposed to walk on them