Conservatory Light FCU Switch Change of Location

[DKenny]

Hi all,

I've looked at a job in a conservatory where there is a 3A FCU powering the light in the conservatory but the location of the FCU is as low down as a socket, under the window, making it difficult for the customer to reach down all the time. They want it moving to a standard height. Can I extend this by connecting 1.5mm using a junction box, using a blank face plate to cover this in its current location and then run trunking up to the required height and re-fix the FCU to the wall?

Any advice would help, thanks!

 

[Octopus]

What size ocpd is there protecting the conservatory sockets?

 

[DKenny]

Not checked yet as it was an 'oh can you do this aswell' whilst I was heading out the door.

 

[HandySparks]

I've not seen the job, but I'd probably leave the SFCU where it is and add an ordinary light switch between it and the light.

 

[telectrix]

I've not seen the job, but I'd probably leave the SFCU where it is and add an ordinary light switch between it and the light.

just what i would have suggested, but i was bye-byes at the time.

 

[Specialist]

just what i would have suggested, but i was bye-byes at the time.

I Dunno Tel, sleeping on the job again. For shame on you

 

[telectrix]

well, it was 12.18 a.m. .

 

[Specialist]

Thought you Scousers were made of stronger stuff

 

[telectrix]

after a 15 minute job ( removing an unwanted 2 way pull switch ) turned into 2 hours, crawling into attic, moving a ton of itchy-poo, sussing out the spider wiring for 3 lights in 1 JB, and the switch wire from the next room coming down the same conduit drop and then drilled through the wall, i well deserved a 4 pint rest and early kip.

 

[Specialist]

after a 15 minute job ( removing an unwanted 2 way pull switch ) turned into 2 hours, crawling into attic, moving a ton of itchy-poo, sussing out the spider wiring for 3 lights in 1 JB, and the switch wire from the next room coming down the same conduit drop and then drilled through the wall, i well deserved a 4 pint rest and early kip.

Ok I can't argue with that

 

[DKenny]

I've not seen the job, but I'd probably leave the SFCU where it is and add an ordinary light switch between it and the light.

OK great, thanks! I think the FCU is being fed off the the socket ring, hence why it has probably been fitted so low down. I'll check this weekend and report back.