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  1. 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
  2. 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
    • Beeg
    • Thread
    • light outside outside light protection rcd
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. 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...
  4. M

    Adding a PIR outside light to existing lighting circuit

    Hi all, I have been asked to install a PIR outside light on a commercial property. The feed has to come from the existing lighting circuit inside the stockroom which is on a two way switch system. I need the PIR light to work independently from the switched inside lights. The outside light come...
  5. D

    Outside light second fix missing 240v

    Returned to install/second fix led pir flood, switched live hidden in kitchen cupboard to over ride, did all connections, worked perfectly, went to check night time performance and nothing, for some reason no voltage going to the switch live in the kitchen cupboard, nothing tripped, everything...
  6. J

    basic outside light wiring help

    hey everyone, hopefully a very straightforward question please can you advise on the following have a mains wire ready for outside light (previous owners had light but wasn't working) tested wires and are live. out of wall have red black earth from mains, far as i can tell not linked to a...
  7. S

    Electrician Jobs Replacing a sensor on an outside light.

    I have two outside lights controlled by a single sensor which has failed. The sensor is about 2½ metres up the wall and was only installed last year.
  8. J

    Trouble with outside light

    I'm currently wiring an outside light with a built in photocell and I can't figure out what's going wrong. It's wired from a switch with a 3 core. At the switch, I've connected the grey(blue) neutral to the other neutrals and I've connected the black(brown) live to the common lives. At the...
    • John321
    • Thread
    • light outside outside light trouble
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. H

    Outside light - tripping RCD

    Went to a job last week, replace an outside light with another customer bought one. Straight swap, few extra holes in the wall for new mounting, job done. Photocell model. Left the job with a working light. Now, I fitted this in the p***ing down rain, which in itself was a tad silly of me but I...
    • hightower
    • Thread
    • fitting light outside outside light rcd something tripping
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. K

    Outside light wiring

    Hi i have been asked to put a spot light outside my nans house and she wants me to put it on a plug top as she does notwant any damages.. so i was gonna use black flex and just clip it up the outside wall. Am i able to do thisor does it need to go in some sort of trunking/conduit?
  11. H

    Outside Light

    My mate has asked me to install an outside floodlight. I've been today to have a look and the install is up-to-scratch (RCDs, good Zs's etc) but there's a couple of options to do the work. Option 1 is to tap in to the kitchen light circuit - the kitchen is in a single storey extension with a...
    • hightower
    • Thread
    • light outside outside light
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Soulsurfer

    Adding PIR sensor to existing outside light.

    Hi I am needing to adjust a 1 way switched outside light at a house in a couple of days to switch 2 way possibly with an ip rated switch on the way to the front door as it's only switched 1 way from inside the porch at present. I'm just thinking of instead of an exterior switch of using a...
    • Soulsurfer
    • Thread
    • adding existing inside light likely outside outside light pir sensor switch switched
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. G

    Grid Switches for Outside Light

    Hi, I've recently moved house and having some work done to the existing utility room. In the process of removing tiles a sfcu (part of the ring main) has been damaged and needs replaced (it's cracked), this switch is connected to an outside security light. I was just going to buy a replacement...
  14. J

    outside light wiring

    I wired an outside back door light by running two cables to the fitting, a 1mm tc cable from the switch in the kitchen and a 1.5mm tc cable from the ceiling rose in the kitchen. I'm aware of the other ways of wiring in an outside light, but is this OK as far as the wiring regulations go, and...
  15. B

    vintage couthrie outside light

    Was looking on ebay and this poped up in the users who bought this went on to look at this type of etc vintage coughtrie glasgow wall light long arm corner bracket | eBay Are they really worth this? got one in the shed I took down from my own home its in excelent condition with unmarked glass...
  16. S

    Outside Light

    Hi there, I want to have a outside light fitted to the side of my garage, I also want to operate this light with 1 switch inside my garage and one switch inside my house. What are the best ideas you guys can come up with where i could get my live feed from without setting up a new circuit on...
  17. T

    outside light not working, need help on wiring

    I have recently bought a house and the outside light doesn't work. After unscrewing the bolts I realised it wasn't wired up at the light. I have a brand new light and cannot get it to work. At the light I have 2 grey cables: 1 with a red core and a earth, the other with just 1 black core. At...
    • theosox10
    • Thread
    • electrical work help light need help not working outside outside light switch wiring working
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. A

    Up/down outside light installation?

    Hi all i have a customer who would like me to install 8 of these up/down outside wall lights all round the house, went and had a look at the job and the house is fully rendered and immaculately decorated throughout!! Initial thoughts were swa around the bottom of the house into adaptable...
    • ash_s3
    • Thread
    • cable cables house installation light lights outside outside light
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Y

    Outside light mounting question

    Hi all, just a quick question, I've got an outside security light to mount for someone, but I'm struggling to come up with a decent way to mount it. Basically the light is to be placed at the back of a garden overlooking a small area of land the homeowner has for parking but has recently been...
  20. R

    Outside light switch

    Hi all looking for a bit of advise on an outside light switch. It was covered by a blank socket plate. There's a few wires in there and was wondering which goes where as it keeps flipping the rcb.
    • rickBeyers
    • Thread
    • connected covered light light switch outside outside light problem switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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