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If the switch must be outdoors. Use an MK Masterseal Grid box K56414WHI with the K4899WHI 3-way grid switch module. Sorted.
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Cheers for that suggestion but I believe that's a retractive switch. I'm looking for a 3 position switch that does not reset to centre 'off' position.MK do a 2-way and off switch module for their MK Logic Plus grid.
I would just like the comfort of knowing that if the photocell went ---- up then I could still switch my lights on.Why do you need that arrangement?
Not quite. Neither a DIYer or a qualified spark. Getting there though.....completed an EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations last month so am quietly confident I can wire a light switch. Level 3 starts in SeptemberDidn't realise this was a DIYer!
I felt it was relevant cos I won't be enlisting the services of a qualified electrician.You are correct that it is not notifiable, but that is irrelevant.
That's a great website....thanks.I might tend to install a click 3 position switch in a single module plate and fit the plate into a waterproof socket box.
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I thought installing an outside light to an existing circuit not in a special location was non-notifiable?
You are correct that it is not notifiable, but that is irrelevant.
a retractive switch. I'm looking
Yeah fair comment. The Welsh Approved Document P states that outdoor lighting and power installations are special locations, however it also states garages and sheds are not special locations.Unless I'm much mistaken, as Wales still uses the 2010 version of Part P (which is much stricter than the 2013 edition used in England when it comes to what constitutes a special location/special installation), adding a light to or modifying a circuit that is outside, would require notification as outdoor lighting and power installations are considered special installations.
Yeah fair comment. The Welsh Approved Document P states that outdoor lighting and power installations are special locations, however it also states garages and sheds are not special locations.
Welsh Part 'P' : Installation of equipment attached to the outside wall i.e security lighting is not notifiable providing there are no exposed outdoor connections and the work does not involve the installation of a new circuit.The 2010 edition of Part P, one of the definitions of a 'Special Location' is outdoor lighting, also gives guidance in Additional notes page 8;
f) Detached garages & sheds are not special locations. Work within them is notifiable only if it involves new out door wiring.
g) Outdoor lighting....are special locations. Any new work in, for example, the garden or that involves crossing the garden is notifiable.
I do recall that a new luminaire attached & fed from main house, was not (i.e. front door light), but can't find reference to that.
As I already stated yesterday it is not retractive although such an option is also available.Cheers for that suggestion but I believe that's a retractive switch. I'm looking for a 3 position switch that does not reset to centre 'off' position.
Yes thank you.....I've found it. Model K4899WHI - 2 Way and Centre OFF.As I already stated yesterday it is not retractive although such an option is also available.
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