i have a single plug socket direct from the consumer unit located halfway up the stairs on an outside wall, id like to come directly out of the back of it into an outdoor junction box going to 1) an outdoor 1 gang wall socket and 2) 2 security lights and pir with a switch (indoors), i have a rough idea of how to do this and although some outdoor electrical work is not notifiable im not sure if this is entirely within that, any idea's on how to do it would be appreciated, Ta.
fit outside light from socket (indoor)
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You cannot run a light off a power circuit without additional fusing by way of a fused connection unit with a max 5 amp fuse in it.
Hi, i would forget the outdoor socket and install a fuse connection unit inside with a 5a fuse fitted, you can wire the lights directly to that. If you have rcd protection on your sockets you should use a DP FCU which will enable you to switch off the lights if you have a fault, this will make it easier to isolate the outside circuit.
Kind regards,
DS
Kind regards,
DS
Is this socket the only thing on the circuit?
If so, what rating is the fuse or MCB?
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the outdoor socket was for xmas lights/lawnmower etc, the outdoor junction box was going to go one way to the lights and other way to a socket. everything is rcd protected, Ta.
only thing on circuit, my mate reckons some sparky's did it so they could get a power socket on while their fitting out the rest, get back to you with rating, Ta.
that would be easiest, i'll check the rating when i get home, Ta
was going to go from the cable (to the socket), so junction box to outdoor socket and junction box to 5amp fuse ??
The fuse/MCB should be 16A or 20A (possibly 25A) and you must ensure it is protected by a 30mA RCD.
If so you can just extend the circuit to an outside socket with 2.5mm² cable or flex and light.
Instead of a junction box you can use a switch or FCU to connect it all.
If so you can just extend the circuit to an outside socket with 2.5mm² cable or flex and light.
Instead of a junction box you can use a switch or FCU to connect it all.
just checked CU its on a 16A fuse, there are 2 sockets, one is this spare one the other one the boiler is plugged into.
Well, as it is a radial circuit you can, more or less, route it as you want.
I suggest you design the circuit.
Draw what is there already and a route to the items you want to install.
Do you want a switch to be able to isolate the outside socket so no one can use it when you are not there?
It's almost essential that there is a switch for the light; where would you like it to be?
Isolation of the outside fixtures is good in case they get wet and the RCD would cut off the boiler or you could position the RCD so it does not affect the boiler.
Post a picture of your plan.
I suggest you design the circuit.
Draw what is there already and a route to the items you want to install.
Do you want a switch to be able to isolate the outside socket so no one can use it when you are not there?
It's almost essential that there is a switch for the light; where would you like it to be?
Isolation of the outside fixtures is good in case they get wet and the RCD would cut off the boiler or you could position the RCD so it does not affect the boiler.
Post a picture of your plan.
I hope that the consumer unit is appropriately IP rated? Do you not have trouble with the local scallys turning your circuits off for a laugh?
I hope the OP has the right sort o sense of humour - otherwise he's going to be 'well confused'
Kind Regards, John
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