I'd definitely use junction boxes, you have more flexibility where they're situated and accessible plus wiring them in a confined space will be a whole lot easier. Could also use Wagos with their boxes, choose your poison. I've just realised though, I'm not clear on where to actually connect the first downlight to the existing light switch. To me, the simplest way is to join the 1mm T&E to the first downlight is in the (please see photo) existing ceiling rose itself although there's already 3 of them, is that still acceptable? I've done quite a bit of research (not to mention I've done it before many years ago but can't remember a bloomin' thing!) but can't quite find the exact and non-conflicted answers but hope you can answer them: The new, simpler A-G energy rating scale is stricter and designed so that very few products are initially expected to achieve the top “A” rating.

Can I put the junction box on or between a ceiling joist or must it now be visible for ins access at all times? Someone has suggested it needs to be put somewhere on the ceiling such as next to the ceiling rose but surely that spoils the appearance? It seems a junction box is needed whereby the 5 downlights are all (parallel) connected to it along with the ceiling rose. If so, which type of junction box (can I simply use a large chocbox?) should/must I use? If you can put a link to one please that would be great.Our goal is to provide one stop place for electricians and electrical contractors, but we are happy to help other clients too. Hager has applied the quality and expertise of design which has made them a favourite throughout the trades, aligning all terminals to maximise wiring space, whilst applying a logical, easy to use 3 plate terminal style with separate terminals for flexible cords, ideal for protecting smaller flexible conductors. Features of Hager J501: I think you should spend some time learning how lighting circuits work, if you think that photo shows 3 lights connected.

Installing a Wagobox light can take as little as 25% of the time it takes to install a screw terminal style junction box. BTW, at this point, I'm not sure if I'm going to switch the downlights on using the existing switch for the ceiling rose which I'll still be using for another light. It just depends on whether I can feed another switch cable up the channeling. Mains voltage is 230V AC and has a tolerance of 10%, some products are 220V or 240V AC which means they can be classed as mains voltage.

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