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Hi I have an outdoor transformer with this connection . Where can I get a connector for this transformer? Many thanks

Hi all, I have heard people say that photocells like http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/111838-ip54-sunset-switch-epsswb-smj-electrical.html are not suitable for LED lighting. What would happen if one of these photocells were used to switch an outdoor led light string and a wicks Eton garden light kit...

Hi not too sure as to what is used to connect metal clad sockets together that are no more than 5cm apart? I have seen conduit used for this but am not too sure as to using adaptors etc. when doing it? It is PVC conduit. Thanks

I just wasn't sure if it was bad practice or not. Anyway, thanks for all your helpful replies.

I am aware of all fuse ratings and what size twin and earth to use but i've only ever seen flex in a batten holder. Is T+E alright to connect from the grid switch through conduit and connect to the batten holder? Probably sounds silly but it's just my experience with them

Wired in 1mm T+E?

This is just an odd job for a friend. So is the answer to use 1mm T+E from the switch and connect to the batten holder? I've only ever seen flex connected to a batten holder.

Hi all I have a client that wants a grid switch installed in an outbuilding for a light. It is a 2 gang switch with a fuse as it is fed from a socket. The cable from the socket to the fuse is 2.5mm twin and earth and also from the fuse to the light switch next to it. PVC conduit will run from...

Thanks very much

Hi are male adaptors or female adaptors easier to fit and what tools are required to fit them? Thanks

ok thanks

Is it better to replace the run with flex?

Hi there is an existing outdoor light with PIR on a wall, but is switched from inside the house as there is no lux sensor to prevent the light from activating during the day. They want a photocell sensor fitted to switch it automatically but the cable going to the light is via twin and earth...

Ok thanks everyone

The lights are individually switched so would it be okay to exit the two flexes through the flex outlet on the same fcu? The lights have 2 core flex and are Class II Regards

It would be a 3A

Is it suitable to wire 0.75mm flex from 2 wall lights into one FCU spurred off the ring, or would they have both have to go to separate FCUs? Thanks

Thanks everyone

Thanks what method is used for biting them down?

Hi What compression gland is suitable for use with 2.5mm flex? Thanks