Electrical Wiring

[leedsfan]

I have moved a light switch and as a result need to connect the new 4 core wiring to the existing wiring. What is the best way of doing this so that it remains safe before and after plastering?

 

[fireman22]

what are you doing making an existing switch two way? and running a three core & earth between the switch positions?

 

[leedsfan]

the switch was 2 way in the first place. All i have done is move the switch about 18 inches along a wall. I just want to make sure that i use an appropriate method of connecting the "new" wiring to the old wiring.

 

[fireman22]

the junction should be accessable and not just plastered over so you may have to replace more than the 18" to get it to a point where you could 1, get at it in the future & 2, get it into a zone where someone else would expect a cable to be.

 

[securespark]

Crimps & heatshrink...

 

[Lectrician]

Crimps & heatshrink...

Yuk.

 

[securespark]

Crimps & heatshrink...

Yuk.

Well, if the OP does not want to have joints on show, that is one legit way to do it.

 

[Lectrician]

When done the correct way by someone who knows what they are doing......I still hate to see it done