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  1. B

    12v outdoor fairy lights

    details 12v outdoor fairy lights 20m in length, coaxial socket UK 240v plug that with built in 12v 1amp transformer 220v-plug/12v-transformer has cable out with coaxial plug connects with coaxial socket on 20m fairy lights Problem is I want to plug this in far away from the house say...
    • BABY_BIRT
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    • 12v lights outdoor
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  2. H

    UK Outdoor Socket + Lighting Advice

    Hi Guys, Wondering if someone can advise me if i can do the following. I just want the wiring to be neat and tidy and not have so many outside, also happy to hear your recommendations of course! RCD FCU to Outdoor Double Socket using 2.5mm > From Outdoor Socket to another FCU with 3amp fuse...
    • HoneycombEchoRomeo
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    • advice lighting outdoor outdoor socket socket
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. C

    Outlet in outdoor enclosure - better approach? Feedback wanted.

    I have installed and outdoor enclosure to primarily house outdoor network and IoT devices. I need power for PoE injectors, power supplies, etc. The Carlon outdoor enclosure is 12 x 12 x 6 and has a sealed lid attached with screws. I extended the existing outlet (GFCI) by using 1/2 PVC...
    • curveball
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    • better enclosure feedback outdoor outlet screwfix wanted
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. C

    Changing a single outdoor switch plate to a fountain to a combo with an outlet

    The previous owners of our property had non in ground rated electrical hardwired into the basement from an outdoor submerged pond fountain. Needless to say it was causing issues. I disconnected and dug up the corroded wiring which went into a switch plate on the outside wall. Layed down new...
    • Culper_506
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    • changing combo outdoor outlet plate screwfix single switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. R

    Outdoor socket to replace existing indoor one

    Good afternoon. I’ve recently moved into my new home. I’ve taken down a conservatory and bagged up the existing indoor socket that is now exposed to the elements. I’ve bought an outdoor socket and I’m looking to simply replace the existing one, using the existing wires. There isn’t a recess...
    • RLithe
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    • existing outdoor outdoor socket replace socket
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. L

    Adding power source to outdoor basement flat shed

    I have a dark dingy old Victorian coal storage area in the basement, just below street level, accessed via a gate and stairs to the basement flat. The sheds used to store coal but then became a bin storage area but the council won’t collect bins from down there anymore, so it’s just been lying...
    • London renter
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    • adding basement flat outdoor power shed source
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. E

    Wiring an outdoor bar

    I am planning on running wire about 135 ft (100ft underground) from a panel (20amp breaker) in our garage to my outdoor bar. The bar will house some LED string lights, a tv and a frig at this time. Heat and Grilling are propane. I was planning using 8/2 NM in a conduit to a 2 breaker (20 amps...
  8. W

    Outdoor 230 EV charger with 115 V outlet: supply through conduit . Does this plan make sense?

    Hi! I’d like to install a pedestal-mounted (230 V, 30 A max - programmable) EV charger close to my driveway, which ends about 12 feet away from the house, on the other side of a landscaped rock wall of sorts. While I am at it, I would like to oversize the circuit to allow a second EV charger to...
    • Wood B Electrician
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    • buried canada charger conduit ev charger outdoor outlet plan sense supply through
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. W

    Outdoor 32 amp isolator with Aux contact block

    Hello, I am looking for some recommendations for external motor isolators with Aux contact block. Ideally large enough to gland 3 cables at the bottom, most likely 3x M20. possibly 2x M25 1x M20 for a few. I have taken over maintenance on a site and most isolators are unserviceable and will need...
  10. The apprentice

    Landlords supply outdoor lighting

    Hi there just looking for a bit of advice on a landlords supply within a block of new build flats my question is there is 6 outside lights which light up the path way to the bin stores. Now what I was thinking of doing is wiring them through the downstairs flat and drilling through and running...
  11. Phill104

    Outdoor wall lighting

    A little about myself first. After doing a physics degree I began working in the battery backup industry designing, testing and building prototype battery backup systems for the telecoms and oil industries. I then worked for a company building switch gear for the rail industry where I qualified...
  12. S

    Is there an outdoor socket for this type of low voltage plug?

    I have bought some net led lights that are permanently installed outside. The problem is, I don't have an outdoor socket. And the socket in the shed is too far away. I can buy an extension to the low voltage lead, for around £10 delivered, but I'd ideally like to plug it in outside. All the...
    • simona6
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    • low voltage outdoor outdoor socket plug socket type voltage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. C

    Installing outdoor lighting

    I have a query around installing some outdoor lighting, I plan to install around 15 outdoor lights containing GU10 led 4.7w bulbs. While I am confident with fitting and cabling the lights I am unsure of how to connect them to the mains. Is it possible to simply connect them to an already...
    • Craig2810
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    • installing lighting outdoor outdoor lighting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. D

    Outdoor lights not working

    I have 2 double outdoor led lights on a dimmer. Over xmas the lights flickered then went out. I thought one of the wires came loose, i checked all connections, all ok. Will a faulty dimmer cause this? or is the power board likely to be the problem? A bit hard to get a sparky at this time of...
    • DIY needs troubleshooter
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    • ausie elec lights not working outdoor working
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  15. S

    Installing Ring floodlight but no ground wire

    I am trying to install a ring floodlight camera wire plus but there are only two wires coming out of the outside of house - and the new fixture has three (the green one for the ground wire). Is it okay to just cap this ground wire? Obviously want to to do everything safely and up to code...
    • Swiffycat
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    • floodlight ground installing outdoor ring wire wiring help
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. W

    Outdoor sockets from existing cable.

    We have a direct feed to our hot tub, armoured cable, running around the house. Could I put a junction in this to power an outdoor socket?
  17. R

    Replacing outdoor lamp - wiring query

    Hi, would appreciate some wiring advice in replacing an old outdoor lamp with a Philips Robin 4.5W Wall Lantern with PIR. I believe the previous lamp had an override which meant it could be left permanently on which I'm guessing is why we have 4 wires coming from the house? I'm puzzled how the...
    • ronniew
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    • lamp outdoor query replacing wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. G

    Outdoor extension cord for under house wiring?

    I want to add a 30 amp RV outlet to one end of my house. My Breaker panel is at the other end of my house (about 75 feet away) 10/3 wire has gotten ridiculously expensive (10/3 romex is over $4/ft). Is there any reason I shouldn't use a 10 gauge 3 wire outdoor extension cord for the run under...
    • GTPXAZ
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    • cord extension house outdoor screwfix under wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. M

    Advice on outdoor pavilion wiring needed

    Good morning all. I have scanned posts and haven't found the exact answers I am looking for so I'd like to ask for a bit of advice related to my outdoor patio/ pavilion wiring. I have quite a bit of electrical experience as I have wired my last two houses and recently added a 100AMP sub panel to...
    • mathu126
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    • advice needed outdoor screwfix wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. M

    Live and Neutral connection in outdoor lamp

    Hello, I'm DIYer. I purchased a lamp but it didn't come with any instructions. Can anyone help me figuring out where to connect L and N? Please see that attached image.
    • mikedan
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    • connection lamp live neutral outdoor
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum

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