Is it ok to put a a normal plug on the end of an external security light?

[Spikenaylor]

I don't see any problem, I have just installed a single PIR 140W security light to deteached garage with itsw own

 

[Stuuk1]

Dont listen to half these ejits on here with there regs get yourself a bit a flex a plug top an a 5A fuse put your light up connect it so you cant see any copper coming out conections clip the cable neatly leavin a drip loop at light an where it goes in the wall stick your plug on put in 5A fuse plug it in an your sorted am a time served 17th edition spark the only diffrence is i dont eat reg books for dinner its 100% safe garenteed

+1 - Some discussions just become out of hand with regs bashers!

 

[Spikenaylor]

Apologies for my last post don't know what happened there.

anyway

I installed a single PIR secuirty light on detached garage with its own garage CU RCD 2 way plugged in via plug into double socket alsong side plugged in Garage door motor.

flex clipped along wood beams and through single wall vent to out side light.

only query would be going through single wall vent.

Customer wanted it all that way and wanted it plugged in.

Safe isolation is easy enough, just pull plug out, as long all tests are carried out I don't see problem with this instance.

 

[vernam616]

Another classic thread

The OP obvs not a electrician asked if it was ok and its turned into a big debate with regs being quoted etc..

Why couldnt someone just reply with a good answer and leave it at that?

 

[DPG]

I don't see a problem with discussing stuff. It often brings up things which people haven't thought of. In any case, he was advised to use flex early on in the thread. Daz

 

[decolad69]

+1 - Some discussions just become out of hand with regs bashers!

Totally agree with you 100%

 

[72-van]

Perhaps consideration could be given to a section on the forum where non sparks - one off posters to this forum needing wee jobs attended to could leave a message and a local spark could offer to do the job ?

Silly idea ?

 

[BlueToBits]

Another classic thread

The OP obvs not a electrician asked if it was ok and its turned into a big debate with regs being quoted etc..

Why couldnt someone just reply with a good answer and leave it at that?

They did, Right at the start. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[London Moves]

Hello.

In my opinion it's against regulation.

 

[DPG]

Hello.

In my opinion it's against regulation.

Just to clarify - what is against the regulations, and why? Cheers, Daz.

 

[Gollum 2021]

Ive bought a new solar 300w metal outside light complete with cable; with Live, Neutral & Earth wires, (I don’t know what the cable size is as it doesn’t say). The new light is a metal square type with sensor, replacing an old halogen one.
I want to use a cable connector to extend the cable as its not long enough; then put a plug on it with a 3 or 5 amp fuse.
I noticed when taking the old one down that the earth wire in the plug was not connected; just coiled to one side in the plug.
Er… I thought all metal outside lights should be earthed?.
So, if after using the cable connector (which will be inside the garage along with the metal clad socket outlet already there); do I connect the earth wires or not?
I’m a fairly capable 73 year old female, but would appreciate help from better informed folk.
Many thanks ?.

 

[DPG]

Ive bought a new solar 300w metal outside light complete with cable; with Live, Neutral & Earth wires, (I don’t know what the cable size is as it doesn’t say). The new light is a metal square type with sensor, replacing an old halogen one.
I want to use a cable connector to extend the cable as its not long enough; then put a plug on it with a 3 or 5 amp fuse.
I noticed when taking the old one down that the earth wire in the plug was not connected; just coiled to one side in the plug.
Er… I thought all metal outside lights should be earthed?.
So, if after using the cable connector (which will be inside the garage along with the metal clad socket outlet already there); do I connect the earth wires or not?
I’m a fairly capable 73 year old female, but would appreciate help from better informed folk.
Many thanks ?.

If the lamp is double insulated then it does not require an earth connection. The symbol for this is a square within a square.

 

[pc1966]

I noticed when taking the old one down that the earth wire in the plug was not connected; just coiled to one side in the plug.
Er… I thought all metal outside lights should be earthed?.

Irrespective of whether the load need an earth (CPC) or not, the earth wire in a plug should always be connected!

Some lights are double-insulated, so there are tow berries between any touchable parts and ant live conductors, each of which can isolate the operating voltage. However, as a rule then metal things should be earthed and if there is an earth terminal, it should be used.

If you extend you light in 3-core cable and use a plug with 3A or 5A fuse it should be fine. Only concern is outdoors that UV light will degrade many cables, so you are best to go with "pond flex" or this sort of tough rubber sheathed cable:

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H07RN-F Cable is a non armoured flexible mains and control cable designed primarily as a trailing cable for use in the supply of energy for portable or mobile equipment.The cable is Ideal for use with transformer pumps, welders grinders, temporary lighting cable and feed cables to heavy mobile...

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