Advice on using outdoor lighting for something else

[cable_guy]

Hi all,

I want to pre-fix this post with a disclaimer: I am not an electrician, I have no clue about such things which is why I come on here looking for advice. What I am asking may be completely ridiculous, so please if it is, say so. I do not intend to carry out any of this work myself, but instead ask a qualified electrician to do on my behalf.

I have a security light outside (black generic floodlight style) which I would like to power a small security camera instead of the light with the same feed.

The current of the mini camera I believe to not exceed 2A, and the interface is a mains plug. If a suitable electrian could route the wires into the attic neatly, is this possible on a circuit presumably designed for lights?

 

[Tiny Spark]

Theoretically it could be done but it would not be good practice if it is off the dedicated lighting circuit.
However if you are getting a electrician in to do it he will probably take the supply off the socket circuit (if not allready off it) or even put a new supply in for it depending.

 

[Spoon]

Isnt there a light circuit in the attic already?
Can't you tapp off this as its only one camera? They draw about 450mA don't they (depending on the camera type)

 

[Farmelectrics]

I'm sure the electrician who does the job will advise you but from what you said I can't see any problems as has been said the camera doesn't take alot