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  1. W

    Junction Box For New Outside Lights

    I’ve installed several outside lights I need to make another cable join in a junction box and then fix it to the wall outside the problem I have is i’ve run out of the junction boxes I was using I do have a standard one the plan is to use the standard junction box I have in stock and insulate...
  2. B

    Outside lights with manual override

    Hi, looking at wiring some outside lights with PIR and manual override, what options do I have? As to the manual override can I have one switch for either sensor or perm on, or can I have sensor or off, has anyone got any drawings and are there any others ways thanks
  3. FatAlan

    Outside light on PIR with over ride?

    How do folks wire in a PIR controlled light with an over ride? Is it a case of fitting a completely seperate PIR and controlling from two switches .. one permanent live on and off and one to PIR? Any neater switching methods?
  4. D

    Connecting light outside (1-way) to 2-gang (with a 2-way)

    Hello, after changing all the light switches in my house from old to modern, I am now left with the tricky one that I can't work out. - I have a light in the passageway operated from two switches (two way) - I have a light outside (sensor) operated from one of the two passage way switch (two...
  5. L

    Just tried to change outside light ..Help please

    Newbie here I have just bought a sensor led light that i wanted to replace outside light. There is a 1 way switch on internal wall I've just tried to do it today and ...... And cannot get it to work 1. Old fitting worked with neutral, live and earth connected with a connecting block 2 Took...
  6. C

    New build outside light

    Hi, is it a requirement to run an earth wire to outside light(although its double insulated) or is it probably just best practice ? I was replacing my son,s existing outside light on a new build house with a pir security light but found there was no earth to his existing light. Thanks
  7. K

    Changing an outside PIR light to a standard one

    As the title says changing light because my PIR one stopped working. On my new light I have a terminal for brown a blue an yellow and green. The wires coming out from switch is briwb , black, yellow and green and a gray one. They go to a double switch inside ,one for the light and one for...
  8. F

    Outside Led flood light has started to have a strobe effect when switched on

    Hi I have an led flood light just above the door on my shed. I went out to the shed tonight and as I switched on the LED flood light I noticed that it was acting out a strobe light effect. I switched it off then on again and it was strobing again... Anyone ever experienced this before and if so...
  9. S

    Garden Room Consumer Unit in IP65 Meter Box on outside wall

    Hi guys, quick introduction, I am only qualified as a domestic installer, not a full sparky. My company builds bespoke garden rooms. We have been asked to supply an outdoor dining room for a client and they are extremely keen on having the consumer unit and under floor heating controls on the...
  10. S

    Outside lights.Advise needed

    Hi all. New to the site and hoping you can help. I've been asked to fit some outside lights (x3). Having trouble getting a supply without chasing cables etc. Is it possible to use an existing fused spur for the supply? I'm thinking fused spur to new switch then out to lights! Do I need an rcd or...
  11. Alan Smith

    Use of 16a 230v ip44 plugs & sockets outside laying on wet grass / leaves

    Just wondered what people's thoughts were on the use of 16a 230v ip44 plugs / sockets used on cable lighting for a Christmas event with most connectors being left on wet grass or leaves, there are lots of these connectors in use and are accessable by children as it is a public area. My thoughts...
  12. B

    Quinetic range for outside lighting

    Hi looking at the quinetic range, never used it before, if I’m switching two different loads do I need two receivers as I’m looking at garden lighting but want a 2 gang switch so one side of the garden switches on with 1 switch and the other side of the garden to switch on with the other switch...
  13. J

    inspection bend cover in outside plastic conduit - top or bottom?

    I have some 20mm black pvc conduit fitted outside for data cables. Should the inspection covers on the inspection bends and elbows be on top or underneath to be waterproof?
  14. B

    Outside light RCD protection

    Hi all, Just a quick question. Would a new installation for an outside light require an RCD switch if there is no RCD protection at the CU? The cable will be clipped direct to inside of porch wall. Thanks Beeg
  15. B

    Installing new outside PIR light, do I need a switch?

    Hi all, Hoping someone will be able to give me a bit of advice. I’m planning to install a PIR light on the outside wall of my porch to light up the driveway. There is currently a light inside my porch which I am planning to take the feed from, run the cable along the inside of the porch and...
  16. B

    Outside lights power supply issues

    I've just moved into a new house which has some outside lights fitted in the back garden, none of which are working. There's a wall mounted junction box which I opened to see if the supply was ok. When I measured it it's getting 6V a.c. between live and earth, and nothing between live and...
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Outside light fed from 2 circuits

    I went to a small job today to change a sensor for an outside light. I expected it to be straight forward. I started by isolating the supply, which ended up taking longer than expected as it needed 2 circuit breakers to be off in order to isolate it. I explained that i would need to remedy...
  18. A2HGO

    Help installing exterior wall mounted up lighting

    We're looking to have some uplights installed across the side of our property, I've purchased a few of these: Garden Trading LABV01 Bovingdon Single Adjustable Outdoor Wall Light - https://www.dusklights.co.uk//garden-trading-bovingdon-single-adjustable-ip44-outdoor-wall-light-p7135/s7145...
  19. A

    Electrician Jobs Electrician for outside power in Gloucestershire

    Evening, Having some garden work done and need an electrician to finish it off. Already have power in the garage which comes direct off the main fuse box and on a concatenating wire, so hopefully this work can come off that supply with no need to bury anything. Looking to add two bulkhead...
  20. R

    Outside Flood Light Control

    Ive been asked to look at job later this week, which involves upgrading 70w sodium flood lights to LED. Can any one recommend any they have used? Also the customer mentioned they are on built in photo cells at the minute so just on all night from dusk, they would like them to be maybe timer...

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