External bulkhead lights

JimBerryman · Oct 24, 2023

I needs to install 7 external bulkhead lights, but I could do with a steer on bringing the cable into the light - see below

[ElectriciansForums.net] External bulkhead lights

The glass which came with it are crap, the unit is threaded for 20mm so I can soon get these.

Depending on location I have one or two T&E coming in - standard flat grey.

Questions-
1. Would the gland seal ok on the T&E?
2. As it is “side” entry rather then rear, what do I do about the exposed T&E coming out of the wall?
3. Any advice on the what to do with the exposed hole - see below.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

westward10 · Oct 24, 2023

You can get glands which accept pairs of cables, your biggest problem is the cables being exposed to the elements. You may have to fit a joint box to enclose them and suitably connect from there.

M20 Nylon Flat Form Gland Kit 2 x 1.0-1.5mm2

www.electrical4less.co.uk

snowhead · Oct 24, 2023

Buy screwed blanks to close off the holes.
Drill the back of the light and fit a bush and coupler and make the hole in the wall big enough to take the coupler.