garden lights

[sparkysm]

hi, i`ve got to connect some garden lights with no chance of connecting the SWA`s straight into the fittings, so need to connect 2xswa`s and 1xflex (to light fitting) under ground in a flower bed. what type of enclosure would you use?

many thanks

 

[spark1]

An IP65 rated enclosue springs to mind, or a galvanised Y conduit box suitably sealed.

 

[Taylortwocities]

If it has to be UNDERGROUND then one of these (or similar)
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/PRUBX13.html

These are expensive though. May be cheaper to use galvanised trouser (Y) box and fill with magic gel http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WKMF170.html

you'll need swa in and out and for the 'spur' off to the light fitting

don't forget about depth of wiring if your cables are buried in flower beds

 

[spark1]

And you may want to tell Mr Building Control about it too if this is in a domestic property !

 

[sparkysm]

many thanks, was thinking "y" box but was fishing for better ideas.
as for mr inspector, sod him its at my house and will be installed correctly

 

[Taylortwocities]

We can only advise the correct way to do things.

Its up to you if you decide not to. Lets hope the family member that sticks the fork in the buried flex lives to forgive your attitude.

 

[spark1]

And if you come to sell your house, what will you say when the Buyers Surveyor asks about the relevant paperwork and checks the B.C data base for the notification.........oops !

 

[sparkysm]

as i said the installation will be carried out correctly, so no flex for anyone to put a spade through, and as for moving house, all the improvements i have made including kitchen and conservatory are safe and to current IEE regs "so **** the part ****"

 

[sparkysm]

my comments may sound naive but i am a 17th ed sparky with over 20years site experiance, but i am now a maintance sparky and not upto date with current gizmos (any new underground boxes) i was "part p" but due to lack of domestic work i was advised not to renew it.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

"so **** the part s**t"

So that's what you'll tell your buyer's solicitor, is it?

 

[sparkysm]

no i wont tell them anything, i will take my garden lights with me when i move, and no one will know i have carried out very good electrical work in my house. right or wrong i am not having a pimply faced oik check my very good work in my own house..

 

[sparkysm]

ban all sheds you are a tosser, you give information to complete numpty`s. but all i want is a bit of up to date adise and you criticise me....you wxxxxr