Going to fit 7 new led strip lights in the shed, might be better to renew the cable too. 7 off 240v 20w led's 1500mm long. What cable would I need to ask for? Think I would prefer T & E so I can clip it to surrounding wood but open to suggestions.
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Ahh, that is fine, thank you.
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What is the MCB rated at that you will be feeding them from?
In theory, if it is only clipped you should be fine with either on a 6A or 10A MCB, however I suspect many would use 1.5 on a 10A.
Another consideration is whether the strip lights accept a feed into the unit, or if they have a fly lead, in which case you will want to factor in some junction boxes.
In theory, if it is only clipped you should be fine with either on a 6A or 10A MCB, however I suspect many would use 1.5 on a 10A.
Another consideration is whether the strip lights accept a feed into the unit, or if they have a fly lead, in which case you will want to factor in some junction boxes.
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1.0mm why pay more for thicker 1.5mm cable and harder to fit 
I am replacing my rusty fluorescents with led's. If I remember right it is a 10a mcb. The cable will go straight into new units.
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I have 6x 40w srltrips and it's definitely bright enough. Once, I tripped the 6a circuit breaker, must be inrush current.
I just put up 4 of 100w LED floods on the folks big shed in place of failed fluorescent lamps.
I've mounted the Floods in pairs, 2 either side at wall-plate height, so there is plenty of light to work (the old lamps were high in the top ridge, & rubbish).
Spot on about needing Junction Boxes to daisy chain.
Right. I didn't know that. I just assumed cable in through one end to screw domino connector and out other end to next one etc, same as fluorescent battens. I haven't checked the new battens though.
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Some have plugs both ends, so power in one end and link leads to next light up to something like 10 or 12 units on one power in.
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link lights are generaly no bigger than 3 foot most 4 foot or bigger have connectors inside and will accept up to 3x1.0mm cable on strip conectors and 2 no on the push fit ones
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These are what I have in my garage, pretty bright/easy to fit, and of course cheap!
