Spotlights Wiring Advice

[whinswood378]

Hi.

We have been given some new spotlights for our kitchen... but I cannot find any L or N symbol to indicate which terminal is live and and which is neutral. They are double insulated so do not need an earth connection.

There are some symbols that I don't recognize. One side has the letters VEM and the other has a symbol that looks like a ''Devils Fork'' in circle.

These spotlights are ''Knightsbridge MD02 R80''

Please help...Thanks.

Keith.

 

[telectrix]

not easy. that's why you will see so many comments to call in a sparks. usually, by the OP's posts, we can get a rough idea of competence.

 

[ash_s3]

those fittings i believe are not fire rated, you would need to fit hoods above, personally i would not fit them, go for a decent fire rated fitting then you have the option of LED which will save you a fortune on running costs, dont forget electrical works in the kitchen is classed as a NOTIFIABLE location

Why do you need fire hoods? (Assuming the OP has a single occupancy house and not a flat)
No need for fire rated fittings as in a single dwelling there are no fire compartment boundaries other than above an integral garage.

 

[a1guvner]

See post 12

 

[jase]

Why do you need fire hoods? (Assuming the OP has a single occupancy house and not a flat)
No need for fire rated fittings as in a single dwelling there are no fire compartment boundaries other than above an integral garage.

Where can i find this exact info in building regs? this was my thinking, but i am about to go head to head with a jobsworth BCO!!!

 

[Des 56]

Follow the link,search for wiring matters spring 2005 and download the first on the list
There is a section on recessed downlights and the report of a consultation into the effects commisioned by the IET
Read the comments on the report fully
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