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  1. S

    How can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors

    Hello, Disclaimer: Not a qualified electrician but just doing some DIY as a hobby, I've wired up my own Fused Spur before so I know the basics. I want to be able to wire up 3 20W Lights up to 2 PIR sensors on opposite sides of a fence. These must terminate to a standard UK plug socket due to...
  2. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: RIoT-FOB Remote Control System and £100 Off Outdoor Lighting @ Lighting Legends

    Autumn is now here, it's that time of year where the clocks go back and lighting control moves forward. A time when UK customers with gardens want to light up their outdoor spaces earlier in the evenings; meaning they'll be looking for new lighting and a reliable method of wireless switching...
  3. X

    Remote Control Fix for "Always Hot" Outdoor Lighting

    Our electrician inexplicably wired outdoor floodlights attached to side of house over driveway as "always hot", no switch. We don't want them always on, nor timed and also not with motion sensors. We want to turn them on and off from a regular wall-mounted switch like normal lights. All the...
  4. RF Solutions Ltd

    Case Study: A common UK Light Switch used to Remote Control Outdoor Lighting

    Checkout the latest case study from RF Solutions: The SWITCHLINK is an RF wireless switching system ideal for outdoor lighting remote control. The system uses a battery-powered wall gang switch and a 230Vac MAINS receiver and has a range of up to 200 metres. The MAINSSWITCH, a similar system...
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    Installing outdoor lighting

    I have a query around installing some outdoor lighting, I plan to install around 15 outdoor lights containing GU10 led 4.7w bulbs. While I am confident with fitting and cabling the lights I am unsure of how to connect them to the mains. Is it possible to simply connect them to an already...
  6. Z

    Installing Outdoor Lighting - help please!

    Hi All, New to the forum, looking for some advice. I'm a fairly competent DIYer and have completed some other minor electrical stuff recently... I'm looking to install some outdoor lights in my new house as currently have none. There is no existing lighting circuit outside or sockets, however...
  7. K

    Outdoor lighting advice.

    Hi. I am after some advice please in regard to outdoor lighting. I have a run of armoured cable running the length of my garden to a summer house. The cable is on the far right side of my garden buried under a hedge. I am have a garden overhaul which is a new patio and new pathways. I would...
  8. J

    Wiring outdoor Wall Sconce LED Light

    Hi guys, my whole post got deleted so time to write again. I am used to wiring indoor lights but need some help for outdoor. We are putting in 4 LED Wall lights and i am wondering what cable to use for it? Is it SWA, SY, Outdoor Rubber Flex, or something else? Can i just use basic 1.5MM T&E...
  9. A

    Outdoor lighting and out house cabling

    Hi guys Garden is around 100ft long and I am looking to build a small out house at the back of it. I would also like landcape lighting throughout the garden. Would you guys run seperate cables from the main house i.e 1)one for outhouse and other for landscape lighting or 2) would you run...
  10. K

    lighting plan issues

    Hi EE here again! We repeatedly have debates with municipalities over conflicting requirements to have no light trespass over the property line vs best practice based on IES guides. Two major sticking points are: 1- proper illumination of driveways/entrances 2- security/morality lighting vs...
  11. P

    Outside lighting help

    Hi all, So I want to install some outdoor uplights running along the bottom of my house sitting low to ground & to be operated via a light switch from indoors. Can this be done in 1.5mm / 1.5mm flex clipped around low to each light or does it have to all be done In SWA? Thanks!
  12. T

    Outdoor Lighting Query

    G'day. I've built a pergola in the garden and existing outdoor lights are for the bin. They are RCD protected mains wired, with a switch in the kitchen, pretty much standard PIR and GU10 type fittings: Looks like this What I'd like to do is replace this fitting with some 'festoon' lighting...
  13. J

    Outdoor lighting heating

    Hi guys Just wanted some advice. We wanted to get some lighting, sockets and a infrared heater to our garden gazebo. We have an outside socket currently right next to the gazebo. Could you guys give me some advise on a bit of a wiring diagram on the following, we wanted to have 2 double...
  14. m1keyboy

    Advice on outdoor lighting setup

    Evening All, Just looking for a bit of advice on what I would assume is a fairly straight forward domestic lighting setup? I'm looking to install two outdoor lights at the front of the house. I want these these lights to work in tandem, and come on automatically when it gets dark so I assume I...
  15. Gazthesparky

    Pro Electrician Garreth

    Glasgow Based small family run electrical company serving Glasgow and surrounding areas Providing all aspects of electrical work. Light Industrial, Commercial and Domestic Electricians. All aspects of electrical work undertaken please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements...
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    Outdoor lighting - adding to existing

    Hi all, Based in UK (not US although this is showing for some reason). New here but have a few electrical projects planned. Firstly, I have 2no outdoor lights served by a single switch (see attached photograph). I am doing the garden (new decking) and intend to add - 4no LED post lights -...
  17. Bobby34

    UK Outdoor lighting conduit

    Good morning hope everyone is staying safe. I have a question for some of the more experienced sparks, I have a client that wants her outdoor corner light replaced with a PIR and at the same time another light added above the door further along the wall. She has bought an oval bulkhead light...
  18. J

    Outdoor lighting pir

    Hi, I recently replaced one of three outdoor pir lights which worked fine. today I installed the second one, which didn’t go so well. It’s not working and now neither is the first one I installed. does anyone have an idea of what could cause this? I am by no means an electrician and my...
  19. S

    Outdoor lighting install

    Hi everyone, first post and novice DIY currently installing outdoor lamps. Had new extension built, builders have left twin and earth cables taped off at the ends. All except in one position where it's looped back into the wall (see pic). Directly behind the wall on the inside is the three way...
  20. S

    I Need Work Outdoor Lighting Specialist

    Hi I am a landscaper and I am looking for a S*** hot electrician I can call on to carryout landscape lighting quotations to run alongside our works. Obviously take on the works when contracts come in (some of these contracts do not start for 6 months after quotation issued) We are in Harrow...

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