Lights and power socket forr attic

bigtimecharlie

Could I take power (or tap off) from the celling rose for the landing and with an in-line switch, use this to power 2 bulbs in the attic.

Or should I get power sockets installed and then power light from the sockets.

I'd like to get this done before flooring the attic.

eoghan.geraghty

Yes, if you have a permanent live at the landing rose, otherwise attic light will only come on when landing light is on.
If you supply an attic light from a socket circuit you must use a switched fused spur to isolate it, use a 5A fuse.
good luck

Jo King

I have found the best thing to do is put the attic lighyt on a led switch and site it on the landing ceiling. That way you can see without going into the attic if the light in it is on. You can also turn it on from outside before going into the attic.

bigtimecharlie

I found a fixed supply in the attic which is used by the smoke alarm. Used 1.5mm twin and earth and wired 2 lights and a switch before flooring the attic. Looks the business but the attic will only be used for storage so once it's in order, the lights won't be used that much.

carchaeologist

Still, lights in the attic are a godsend when you have them, nothing worse than fumbling around in the dark!!