Re: LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights

["Alan Cockerton" <alancc@xxxxxxx>]

It may work but it is not right, if the job is to be done correctly a 2 or
5
amp socket should be used which is controlled by a DIN module, this also
addresses the issue of access. Another point to bear in mind when making
changes which do not meet current standards, when you come to sell the
house
these will have to be put right, either by yourself or the purchaser, why
not just do it right from the start.

Alancc
----- Original Message -----
From: <rj@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:14 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights


> I've got a halogen rail and fibre optic light in my lounge wired with
a
> socket has been working fine for over a year now,. I have labelled the
> socked "automated don't use" incase somebody decides to plug
the vacuum
> cleaner in there or something like that
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Cockerton [mailto:alancc@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 10:10
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights
>
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> There are a couple of issues here, firstly a 13A socket should not be
fitted
> to a lighting circuit, someone could come along and plug a heavy load
into
> it. Secondly the module should be accessible for maintenance etc,
Campbell
> put his in the loft, still a 13A though.
>
> Alancc
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Miller" <pmiller@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:48 PM
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights
>
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> > If I've understood this correctly he wants to put a standard
mains plug
> and
> > socket under his floorboards with a x10 module controlling the
light
> below.
> > I am not an electrician, but my immediate reaction is this is not
safe.
> >
> > Is there an Electrician in the group who could shed some
professional
> > knowledge and building regs on this?
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Campbell [mailto:c.macd@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 06 February 2001 20:36
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights
> >
> >
> > No reason at all...
> >
> > I use an appliance module for my halogen lounge light (too much
hum from
> > LM's) via an in line socket in the loft (it's a bungalow)
> > I have set it up so the switch must be on for the unit to work.
> >
> > Campbell
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <peter.white@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 7:38 PM
> > Subject: [ukha_d] LD12 & AM12 for ceiling lights
> >
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> > > Having raided Homebase (again), I've got quite a few lamp
and
appliance
> > modules
> > > that are spare.
> > >
> > > Is there any good reason why I can't use these for the
ceiling lights,
> > assuming
> > > I stick a 3-pin socket in line on the switched live-feed (in
the
> > > loft/floorboards)?
> > >
> > > One other quick question - how do I/can I get the PIR sensor
(MS13E)
to
> > tell
> > > Homeseer when it's getting dark?  I know I can configure it
so that it
> > only
> > > detects movement when it gets dark, but clearly this would
only work
if
> it
> > is
> > > constantly being tripped.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Pete
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