RE: Rewiring

[John Hammond <john.hammond@xxxxxxx>]

There are a range of switches that you can use.  The important thing is
that they are momentary.  We supply plastic (various colours), brass,
polished chrome, satin chrome, antique bronze, etc.  Then in many different
styles, eg rope, bead, stepped, plain.  Also you need to decide if you want
to incorporate other things into the switchplate, eg a PIR or doorbell can
be incorporated in some versions.  Chose your switches before putting in
the backboxes.  Some of the nicer switches need 48mm backboxes.

Regarding your electrician, the key thing is that the cable from each
switch and the cable from each light must go back to your distribution
board.  Make sure that you get him to install a distribution board/consumer
unit with enough spaces for the LD11s (you cannot get LD10s by the way any
more).  Work out how many you need, then allow for one MCB unit worth of
space between each one as a basis for your calculations,ie assume each LD11
will occupy 4 spaces.  This prevents overheating.

regards
John

-----Original Message-----
From:	Michael Mc Aree [SMTP:michael.mcaree@xxxxxxx]
Sent:	26 September 2000 13:22
To:	ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject:	[ukha_d] Rewiring

OK, I have now got 'Sale Agreed' on a house that needs rewiring. I want to
be as forward thinking as possible and want all the light fixtures wired
back to LD10/LD11 in a central consumer unit at some point but, due to
financial constraints, not on day one.

What do I need to tell the electrician or prepare myself?

What type of switches are best with LD10? The brass ones on LetsAutomate?
are there cheaper alternatives?
If I go for the ones on LetsAutomate can I install the 35mm deep mounting
box and put on a standard light switch in the mean time?

Any ideas greatly appreciated!

Michael






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