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Hi I’m new to this forum, hope I can get some good advice.
I want to install 2 outside lights on a wall. They will be the highest IP rated I can get. I was going to use 3 core armoured cable or conduit to run the cable to an RCD protected outside socket on a plug. My question is this, because the circuit is not fixed wired into my house and can only be operated from outside. Do I still need part P. I am competent to do it myself but obviously if it needs part P I’ll get a spark to do. Many thanks.
Steve
 
need more info. is the circuit you are connecting to RCD protected anyway? how are you going to feed SWA cable from a plug? best advice is to get a sparks in to do the job safely. I cover the west and south of Manchester if you're interested.
 
You don't need two RCDs in line. The one on the outside socket is superfluous.

You can't put a plug on conduit.

If it were me I would possibly use artic cable which is OK for outside provided the socket was not too low where it could be damaged.
 
Installation work should always have a certificate showing test results. I think you mean is it notifiable?
 
Are you intending fitting a 13A mains plug (note, I said plug so no need for any thread diversion) on to armoured cable?
 
Ok I’ll start again. I’m putting some lights on my garden wall they will be wired to a plug I’m going to conduit it so the cable is protected. I’m plugging it in outside to an outside socket and switching on when I’m sat in the garden. Will I get told off, is it safe
 

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