T5 single light fitting

[ianphilip007]

hi there

customer has requested a T5 fitting (21w) fitting to be fitted to fitted wardrobes. now i plan to wire the light via sw fused spur (fused at 3 amps) to a local socket on the downstairs ring main. now ive noticed that the power cord supplied with this type of fitting is only 0.75mm flex which im sure is good for 6amps. i will probbably have to extend the this via junction box.

i usually use 1.5mm for lighting would it be acceptable to just use 0.75mm flex direct to sw fsu ??? as the power cord supplied is only 0.75mm. again fused at 3amps so cant see why not

any thoughts

 

[ianphilip007]

just checked 0.75mm flex is rated at 6amps so over a 4 to 5m run should be fine no volt drop issue and as i say fused at 3amps in the fsu should be fine.

 

[ianphilip007]

or have i missed something lol

 

[ianphilip007]

any thoughts would be welcome
??

 

[Johnny-G]

Is there any reason why you don't want to use 1.5mm T&E?

Edit: You could of course extend the 2.5mm (assuming that's what's in the sockets) to the FCU and then the 0.75mm flex straight from there...

 

[One_of_them]

yeah mate i believe 0.75mm will be fine as long as it is fused down as you described. Are you able to get into the fitting and replace the entire length rather than extending?? maybe extra work but might look a little better IMO

 

[ianphilip007]

no there sealed units you have to use the power cord.plan to use a small 5amp jb neatly concealed behind the wardrobe pelmet.

and yes jonny plan to extend 2,5mm to sw fsu ( will provide isolation of light fitting) then flex 0.75mm to light fitting, fused at3amps

 

[ianphilip007]

thanks guys for all your help

 

[delko]

Go for it.It's fine.

 

[Electro-tech]

What about fixing to the fabric of the building or is this just for kitchen fitters? :confused5: