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  1. C

    Adding an outlet on the back patio

    I'm wanting to add a TV to my patio and curious about the power situation. My question is - there is a ceiling fan mounted in the ceiling, could I add an outlet using the power wire going to the fan or would I have to pull a new wire to the breaker. I assume it depends on the amperage of the...
  2. Jim Dunham

    Patio outlet quit working.

    Back patio outlet and switch just quit working. Outlet has 36V and switch has 0V. All other outlets on circuit work and measure 120V. Circuit breakers not tripping and measure 120V. Rat maybe ate through in attic? All connections are tight. Bought me outlet and switch. Any thoughts appreciated. Jim
  3. H

    Patio heater (hard wire)

    Hi all, I am looking to install a 3kw patio heater spurring off an existing socket (on a ring main) as below: 1. Cable to isolator switch (32 Amp TP&N Rotary Switch Insulated Weatherproof - IP65 | Contactum (DX032AC) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CMDX032.html) 2. Cable from isolator...
  4. C

    Installing 240v Quartz Patio Heater

    I'm building a pergola and I'm going to install a 6kw, dual element quartz heater. My home's main panel is 110' from the heater and I'll be installing 10AWG 2-conductor wire to a combination double switch. However, there are no combination double switches made that can accept 10AWG wire and...
  5. J

    Hottub patio lights

    What are the regs on patio spot lights around a hot tub? You can stand on the lights and touch the hot tub at the same time. Thanks
  6. FUSEServices

    Restaurants / Pubs Outdoor heating.

    I have been asked to quote to install 6 x 1.8kW heaters to a wooden pergola with a perspex roof. It's on decking and there is a TN-C-S earth provided. There are obvious things to consider about the heat etc, but I'm more concerned about the electrical installation. It is 12m long and 4m wide and...
  7. H

    In ground patio lights

    Hi all, so my in ground patio lights keep tripping the RCD. I checked them over and found dampness in most of the buried underground three way junction boxes. On inspection I have found this is not the only issue. There are 10No. Lights in total and although when the fittings themselves are...
  8. S

    Do the cables for my outside lights need to be insulated before going under my patio slabs?

    Currently my builder is placing the cables straight under the slabs between the hard-core and cement. Should he be doing this or do they need to be insulated?
  9. C

    Wiring for patio heater

    Hello, does an electric patio heater (1.5/2kw) need special wiring/ it’s own circuit etc? Will a two core grey cable with earth be ok?
  10. I

    Patio Lights Installation

    Hi All, my name is Ish and this is my first post on this forum. I've read some posts on here before and it has been very helpful. Here is my question. I told my builder that I would like patio lights in the rise of the patio steps. He has done the first fix electrics for these lights by cutting...
  11. P

    Patio lighting accessible joint

    I am have just finished my 3rd year at college and currently waiting to do my AM2. I am currently waiting to do a job and even tho trying to convince the customer away from the patio lights as they can be a pain to maintain due to water damage she is keen to have them. My question is the...
  12. B

    Recessed Patio Lights

    Hi, got a job coming up that will involve installing recessed lights into the patio. I'm trying to figure out the neatest and also compliant way of wiring these up. Generally I wouldn't bury any cable other than SWA, but I can't imagine these walk over lights are going to have provision for...
  13. S

    Patio lighting and outdoor lighting in general.

    Hey guys, I'm getting an extension and new patio. I want to have some nice lighting but outdoor lighting is a bit new to me. I work with low voltage mostly, alarm engineer. Can I run mains in plastic conduit that will then be concreted over? If not, can I use metal copex or does it have to be...
  14. P

    Recommend an outdoor LED light for above back door and above patio

    Hi all Looking for recommendations on some outdoor LED lights to fit above my back door and also above the patio door. Not sure if they should have sensors fitted, wouldn't want them switching on and off all night, lots of cats in the area! Any opinions on good brands? Looking for something...
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  15. Dan Brown

    patio paving slabs lighting

    just wondering what's the best way to wire patio lights in paving slabs anybody know please
  16. J

    Patio lights

    I'm installing some patio lights which the builder has supplied. It is a IP67 light and has a fixed flex(not a light that I suggested). I'm trying to do the connections which I have heat shrinked and taped but I'm really not happy about this and think it will cause problems later on. I only have...
    • John wilkie
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    • lighting lights pat pat testing patio
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. K

    Tripping Patio Heater Circuit

    Hi All, having an issue with what I thought would be a pretty straight forward problem at first if anyone can shed some light. This particular circuit breaker trips when you turn it on via double pole switch, but only if it has been off for about 10 min or so. It only has to be reset by the...
  18. M

    SWA burial depth under patio flags

    Hi everyone, I am digging the trench for 25-30m of 3x6mm SWA from my house's CU to the (yet to be installed) summer house. 95% of the length will be under a new stone patio. This is part of a major back garden landscaping project which I challenged myself to do on my own (most of it anyways)...
  19. 5

    recessed patio lighting

    going round to wire up a customers patio at some point and she has purchased 6 recessed lights with 20cm fly leads instead of the fittings i suggested where you can wire then inside the fittings. this now means that i will need to purchase 5 waterproof junction boxes that will require three...
  20. J

    Patio Heaters through contactor?

    Hi all, Had a customer who has 2x 1.5kw patio heaters. He is looking for these to be switched separately, in an ideal world this would be from a 2G Master seal switch. Now obviously the loading is an issue. I was thinking of maybe using 2x din rail contactors in an enclosure as the db is...
    • jthenderson
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    • contactor heaters pat pat testing patio through
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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