New light & switch under the stairs cupboard

[singinmgr]

We use the space in the cupboard under the stairs but have to fumble about in the dark. I want fit a light and switch there. The nearest electrical point is a two way switch in the kitchen controlling the kitchen lights. Is it possible to take a feed from this switch as this would mean a hole drilled through the wall from behind the switch into the cupboard to run the cable.

Please don't suggest any battery operated lights

 

[mikhailfaradayski]

solar?

It depends on whether you have access to a neutral in the back of the existing switch. Can't tell without looking.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Is it possible to take a feed from this switch as this would mean a hole drilled through the wall from behind the switch into the cupboard to run the cable.

It might be, but it probably isn't.

It will only be possible if:

a) Your lighting circuit is wired with the loop at the switches, not the ceiling fittings, or there won't be a neutral there.

AND

b) that switch has the cable running to the kitchen light, not just the strappers from the other switch.

So what does the switch have?

See //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting for details.

 

[holmslaw]

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[mikhailfaradayski]

 

[ban-all-sheds]

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