Wall light removal

[dave0]

Morning.

Am looking at removing a wall light I currently have.
The wall light is switched on/off via a switch on the light.
I understand the correct way would be to find its source of power and disconnect its wiring from there?

If that's not possible would it be acceptable to clamp the ends of the wires with a push connector, cover it with insulation tape and then cover it with a black plate?

Thanks for any help

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

The ideal situation would be to completely disconnect all conductors/cable/wire from the the supply source/feed accessory/accessories.
If this cannot be done, then the conductor ends must be terminated in separate connectors, they do not need wrapping in electricians but do require to be enclosed within a backbox/compartment and a plate fitted over the connections.
The plate not only offers basic protection from contact, but also identifies that there is a live electrical cable within that area.

What you must not do is terminate live or potentially live conductor ends, then cover over with plaster or similar products, thus hiding the fact that a live cable is in that area.

 

[dave0]

The ideal situation would be to completely disconnect all conductors/cable/wire from the the supply source/feed accessory/accessories.
If this cannot be done, then the conductor ends must be terminated in separate connectors, they do not need wrapping in electricians but do require to be enclosed within a backbox/compartment and a plate fitted over the connections.
The plate not only offers basic protection from contact, but also identifies that there is a live electrical cable within that area.

What you must not do is terminate live or potentially live conductor ends, then cover over with plaster or similar products, thus hiding the fact that a live cable is in that area.

Thanks for that. If I end up going down the second route then would I terminate them in push connectors AND also enclose them in a backbox?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, but you must leave a cover plate there to show the location for the cables.

As above, you canot terminate the cable ends and then plaster over. If the cables are to remain in the wall, you must disconnect them at source.

 

[dave0]

Yes, but you must leave a cover plate there to show the location for the cables.

As above, you canot terminate the cable ends and then plaster over. If the cables are to remain in the wall, you must disconnect them at source.

Thanks, my concern is I wont be able to get to the source of power. So backup would be to disconnect, use push connectors and cover in box (all in the wall). With a permanent cover plate to indicate wires behind the wall?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

The connectors can be push fit or screw terminal, they do require to be insulated though. If the conductor terminals are to be left as a potential live conductor, then the blank plate must be fitted to identify that live cables are in that one/area. The plate must fixed in away does also allow access, for inspection and test purposes to these conductors, so that must be a provision.