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DarrenJeffries
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Posted: Wednesday January 25th, 2006 06:23 pm

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In an effort to help Newbies within the chosen subject, it has been decided at Planetchristmas to give a list of Best Practices for each given subject.

Below is a list of Best Practices specifically targeted to UK Lighting Enthusiasts but this should be used in conjunction with the soon to appear US version in the Lights, Lights, Lights forum or any other forum that you participate in if you use 110v lighting.

Remember that all UK direct wiring needs (by law) to comply and be certificated .
Unlike the USA, UK indoor lights are INDOOR LIGHTS ONLY. any attempt to install these outside can result in serious injury.
Most UK lighting is Low (24v or less) voltage and cannot be controlled (except on and off) by LOR or AL or similar.
If using 110v Lighting, appropriate step down voltage transformers need to be used, do not plug 110v lights into a 240v socket or serious injury will result.

I will leave this topic unlocked for a couple of months and if there are any further thoughts then please leave them here.

Last edited on Thursday January 26th, 2006 08:39 pm by DarrenJeffries

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Posted: Thursday January 26th, 2006 07:58 pm

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Hey, just a few points-

Outdoor FIXED wiring has to certified (not necessarily installed) by a part p registered person but it does not have to be a NICEIC registered person, it can be by anyone registered with a part p scheme such as Napit, Elecsa, and others. NICEIC are just better known than the others, they are no different. It should be noted that DIY'ers can do the work themselves so long as they notify building control and pay to have the work inspected.
Anything that is plugged in is exempt from the above rules.

Last edited on Saturday February 4th, 2006 05:15 pm by

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DarrenJeffries
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Posted: Saturday February 4th, 2006 05:17 pm

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A further note to say that if there are any Aus or NZ posters that wish to update this topic with practices relevant to their area, please do.

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