Firstly, I am aware of the legalities with regard to this work.
We have recently renovated the garden. At the end of the garden is a driveway, though the garden is only a total of about 10 metres long.
Prior to starting this work, I had only a 26 watt low energy bulkhead. When I looked inside this, I found that the electrician had looped in at the light fitting. This was fortunate as it gave me the flexibility to do what I wish with the switching.
I decided to relocate the bulkhead to make way for an IP junction box, then supply the bulkhead from this box (I fitted a cord grip inside the bulkhead):
From the IP box I then extended the permenant live through conduit across the back of the house.
I bought a bit of a toy a couple of months ago, in the shape of a remote control RGB LED floodlight, which needed wiring in with a switch:
This points over the decking area. I have to admit the light is a bit harsh and pure, but its a nice feature.
I also branched off to a light inside the coal shed, and 2 13amp sockets (protected by a 3 amp FCU) for a small water feature and deck lights. There is a switch for the 2 sockets and a switch for the light.
On the end of the coalhouse, I fitted a 20 watt PIR LED flood:
Depending how many false alarms I have from this, I might fit a switch somewhere to isolate it (possibly inside the coal house on the back of that junction box).
A bit of conduit I'm proud of:
All of it:
All the conduit has been solvent welded (that gland on the conduit box is superglued in, thanks to a tip here).
The 20w LED flood is VERY bright - I'd say equivalent to 250-300 watts halogen. Very happy with it.
We have recently renovated the garden. At the end of the garden is a driveway, though the garden is only a total of about 10 metres long.
Prior to starting this work, I had only a 26 watt low energy bulkhead. When I looked inside this, I found that the electrician had looped in at the light fitting. This was fortunate as it gave me the flexibility to do what I wish with the switching.
I decided to relocate the bulkhead to make way for an IP junction box, then supply the bulkhead from this box (I fitted a cord grip inside the bulkhead):
From the IP box I then extended the permenant live through conduit across the back of the house.
I bought a bit of a toy a couple of months ago, in the shape of a remote control RGB LED floodlight, which needed wiring in with a switch:
This points over the decking area. I have to admit the light is a bit harsh and pure, but its a nice feature.
I also branched off to a light inside the coal shed, and 2 13amp sockets (protected by a 3 amp FCU) for a small water feature and deck lights. There is a switch for the 2 sockets and a switch for the light.
On the end of the coalhouse, I fitted a 20 watt PIR LED flood:
Depending how many false alarms I have from this, I might fit a switch somewhere to isolate it (possibly inside the coal house on the back of that junction box).
A bit of conduit I'm proud of:
All of it:
All the conduit has been solvent welded (that gland on the conduit box is superglued in, thanks to a tip here).
The 20w LED flood is VERY bright - I'd say equivalent to 250-300 watts halogen. Very happy with it.
