Do I need a circuit breaker?

[al shookup]

Hello, my first post and I must point out I am a novice. I am planning to install some spiked garden lights which have a combined wattage of around 8 x35 watt. The cable is already in place from the previous owner of my property and my question is whether or not I need to fix some kind of safety trip switch. If so, what kind will I need please? Simple English if you will. Thanks.

 

[Octopus]

What is the cable connected to?

 

[PEG]

What is the cable connected to?

...A large strip of zinc and a large strip of copper,stuck in the side of a giant lemon.It's ok,the lights are LED's. :conehead:

 

[Knobhead]

Hello, my first post and I must point out I am a novice. I am planning to install some spiked garden lights which have a combined wattage of around 8 x35 watt. The cable is already in place from the previous owner of my property and my question is whether or not I need to fix some kind of safety trip switch. If so, what kind will I need please? Simple English if you will. Thanks.

Employ an electrician.

 

[al shookup]

What is the cable connected to?

Thanks for a sensible response. The cable currently runs from the house mains to some old spike lamps which are beyond repair and my plan is to replace same.

 

[Octopus]

Thanks for a sensible response. The cable currently runs from the house mains to some old spike lamps which are beyond repair and my plan is to replace same.

Hum... not the answer I was expecting.

What is the cable connected to at the "house" end?

 

[al shookup]

It appears to be just wired into a switch in the conservatory.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

what is the switch in the conservatory connected to?

 

[telectrix]

what is the switch in the conservatory connected to?

the wall?

 

[driverman]

Hello, my first post and I must point out I am a novice. I am planning to install some spiked garden lights which have a combined wattage of around 8 x35 watt. The cable is already in place from the previous owner of my property and my question is whether or not I need to fix some kind of safety trip switch. If so, what kind will I need please? Simple English if you will. Thanks.

Would possibly think of suitable light fittings with a lighter load. You thought about LED's?