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outdoor lights

Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 9:31 am
by Bowlesey
I am fitting a 500w outdoor security light to an existing outdoor light circuit ( switch is indoors ) which is currently operating a simple 60w bulkhead type fitting outside.
The house is new so presumably all electrics are to current regs etc.

my questions are:
am i ok using 1.00mm twin and earth cabling, as 2 lights will run together?
what is best way of connecting new light wiring into the circuit? e.g is 16 amp connecting block ok?

cheers[/b]

Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:11 pm
by sparx
1.00 mm will be OK for your Part P registered electrician to loop into second light, using 5A connectors inside original light, so long as well away from heat of lamp!
Regards APARX