electrical question! I am looking for chrome downlighters to go on a flyover shelf above bathroom mirror.?

Question

How does this work exactly? I'm getting confused with the type of lights & set up I need! Basically, it will be in Zone2 (i think, but thought its better to be on the safe side), I've been advised by my electrician that I need an IPX44 rated lights, do I also need a transformer & wouldn' this all look a bit clutted on top of the fly-over shelf, or is it well hidden?
Ideally I would like the mirror lights to come on seprately from the main light switch is this possible and would incurr yet another pull switch in my new small bathroom...

Answer 1

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/index.jsp

Answer 2

The best thing to do would be to log onto WWW.screwfix.com you will find a huge range of items at low prices. If you need technical information, they will not give this as this needs to come from a qualified technician, however go on to the talk section and then click on to the electricians section and post a question on there forum, you should get the info that you need.

Ok well I will give you some idea of what you need. (but only this once)
81219 is the 12v down lighters
then you can chose either between 35w lamps 15902
or 50w lamps 13776
Then you will need a transformer 56779 this will be enough to have 4 down lighters.

Answer 3

If the lights are in zone 2 then they have to be IPX4 and SELV. The transformer MUST NOT be in zone 2, only zone 3 or outside zones. If you want separate switching you will need a cord switch, the mechanism of which must also be in zone 3 or beyond.

Answer 4

If you go to b and q they have a good selection of down lights.
the ones you need dont need a transformer and you can easily wire up a extra pulley switch for these.

Answer 5

Have a look at the bits available in the Screwfix catalogue or on their website to get an idea of what's available and how it goes together.

Answer 6

try b&q or homebase