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  1. C

    Extension to outdoor weatherproof sockets

    Hi, I'm looking to have a weatherfproof socket https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/products/Switches+%26+Sockets/Weatherproof+Accessories/Nexus+Storm+IP66/Outdoor+Weatherproof+Unswitched+Double+Socket+13+Amp+IP66/1977877864 connected via a plug to the mains, it has to go 30 metres to an outdoor...
  2. Tom Humphries

    Wiring advice for outdoor supply

    We have a thick cable leading to the pond area in the garden. It has a breaker at the house end. When we moved in it had a standard household socket box on the garden end. After redoing the pond I decided to put a weatherproof junction box on the garden end of the cable to wire my pond pump and...
  3. Midwest

    Outdoor Sockets not MK

    Gotta fit some outdoor sockets for my lad, I'm paying! So which would you fit BG or LAP? Or should I not be so much of a tight arse?
  4. Z

    Is this legally allowed for outdoor lighting?

    Hi, Can anyone advise whether or it this cable can be used for outdoor lighting in a fixed places? Planning to get a 30W outdoor light. Electrical Wire/2 Core Flat Black PVC Mains Electrical Cable Copper Wire High Temperature Resistance 2 x 0.75 mm² Power Cable Twin - 10 metre Cut Length...
  5. B

    Contactor wiring on outdoor lighting

    hi wiring up this single phase contactor for lights which are wired in 3 core, I presume they just terminate Brown 2T1 and Blue 6T3 cheers never has experience with a contactor before and earth to earth bar
  6. Z

    Running two outdoor lights from one FCU.

    Hi, New here so not too sure if I posted in the right area. I’m planning to put two outdoor lights one in the back garden and one in the front. My plan is to use an unused FCU near the garden side of my house (my boiler room), I am going to change it into an RCD FCU and then run a cable...
  7. Dozer 73

    10mm threaded rod for outdoor use ?

    Doing an outdoor installation , heavy duty , hot dipped cable tray as per spec Must admit i’ve Never used threaded rod outdoors , the standard zinc plated stuff for electrical wholesalers , I will research more with our suppliers tommor , has any one else had experience using standard zinc...
  8. R

    ? Installing 2way switches into a outdoor socket circuit.

    As a newcomer here firstly I would like to say Hello to everyone. I currently have a outdoor socket at the bottom of the garden (40ft from house). This is supplied (on a radial) on a 20amp RCBO from the CU in the Garage. I would like to run low voltage garden lights from this socket. So here...
    • RW1957
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    • 2way circuit installing outdoor outdoor socket socket switch switches
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. Gavin John Hyde

    How not to install some outdoor lights!

    I am in town where I live by the abbey and come across this shoddy attempt by a shopkeeper to install some outdoor lights so he can light up where he puts his outdoor displays... im not sure this is what the Big yellow book had in mind when it explains temporary or outdoor installations! It...
  10. P

    Time of year for outdoor sockets

    My neighbour asked if I could get his outdoor Christmas lights working, as they worked last year, but not this. Quick check, cable squashed where he'd fed it through patio door, fair play, it had lasted 3 years of patio door being closed on it. I suggested an outdoor socket, but of course, too...
  11. B

    Identifying fault on 240V outdoor lighting

    Good morning, On a current job I have an outdoor lighting system with a fault that is 240V. Problem is that it keeps tripping the rcd. It turns on for around 10 seconds and then trips. There is nothing wrong with the rcd. How do I locate the ground fault easily using my multifunction tester...
    • barnaby91
    • Thread
    • 240v fault fault finding identifying lighting outdoor outdoor lighting
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. M

    Outdoor ground level footpath lights

    I've been asked to install some ground level footpath lights for 150 metres in a recreation ground. Anyone know a source of suitable lights? It seems that LV is out of the question and I've seen some dome shaped rubberised lights somewhere. Grateful for any information from experienced fitters...
  13. Andy-1960

    Does a Nest Outdoor Camera need a hub?

    Hi, I am looking at a Nest outdoor camera for my sister, the website does not give too much information on how the system connects to the internet. Does they use a hub (like Hive) or does each item connect to your router on its own?
  14. B

    Casting Resin vs Encapsulating Resin for filling outdoor junction boxes

    I have a repair job coming up - a garden has had 240V lights fitted, with which the junction boxes have been filled with magic gel - they haven't been filled correctly and there are problems with the outdoor lights (the 240V doesn't help with the sensitivity to moisture). I have an idea that...
  15. SparkyChick

    Earthing for an outdoor install in a barn

    Hi all, I'm in need of a bit of clarity on this decision. So, long story short... have been asked to quote for the installation of some electrical services. Property is a small holding, my bad, but didn't check existing earth as there was a lot of items discussed (given it's location, I...
  16. D

    Timed outdoor lights trip..then they don't?

    Hi all, New to this forum. I have a weird scenario and wondered if anyone might be able to help. I have a Grasslin timer socket switch (not digital) in my garage. This powers 4x lights outside my house. I have 70 Watt bulbs in each. When they are set to come on, at 6pm, it trips the...
  17. Chris S

    Electrician Jobs West cambs - outdoor supply for hut 40A+ on 63A socket

    Hi, My inlaws have a new garden hut arriving in three weeks to the bottom of their garden which is around 103m from the house. It has various electrical appliances including a 8.4kw electric shower (!). The company making them do an EIC measured on their supply before transporting it to us. The...
  18. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Best Sockets for value and longevity?

    Just wondering which sockets you guys tend to go for, your typical plastic units for internal no brushed steel effect types, as well as your external 1 and 2 gang 13 amp. Based on price low to hi, brand perceived view (high quality through to Chinese crap) and ease of installation has good...
  19. D

    Outdoor Junction Box with wire from back

    Hello, I am looking for an outdoor junction box for a night flood light. Most boxes I see have openings from sides of the box only. I would like the junction box to be installed on top of the wire coming out from the wall and have one wire going out from the top to light. Any ideas which box...
  20. Dobes_88

    Outdoor lighting sensors - any idea what make/model these are?

    Good evening! Had a bit of a flying visit to property earlier to look at something completely different, but was asked to have a quick nose at the outdoor lighting sensors. There's multiple halogen floodlights controlled by these multiple sensors throughout the property, 2 x sensors in...

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