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1 mm2 two core and earth cable. It is up against a wall so dont think it will be exposed to that much weathering. I will seal the entry points to the switch using silicone. The weatherproof switch is only provided with grommets so am I okay to assume this weatherproofing is sufficient as it...

Not intending to use conduit as the cable only runs from the soffit to the light switch which is at door height and then to the light. Also the wire runs down the back of the house and is not exposed to damage by moving objects etc... Take it you do not agree with this idea???

Thanks for that. makes perfect sense!! How come they dont build in a terminal to allow this? Also, is it common to have the wire in and out coming throught the same hole as they only supply one grommet with the switch?? Cheers again

Hi People, Just a query regarding an outside light I have started to fit. I have taken power from a mains socket via a junction box, fitted a 5 amp fused switch and then run twin and earth 1mm2 cable to an external weatherproof light switch. However, I am confused as to how I wire this...