large 2 gang weatherproof switch needed.

[HappyHippyDad]

I have just fitted a BG 2gang weatherproof switch.

At present only 1 of the gangs is in use to switch 5 x 200w LED floodlights.

I used 6mm 3 core SWA as it was a long run from the CU and Voltage drop forced the larger cable.

I only just got 2 x 6mm cables into the 2gang switch. In a year or the customer will want another 5 floodlights switched from the other gang, but I will not be able to fit another 6mm in there.

I have 3 questions:

1. Is there a larger 2 gang switch on the market?
2. Is there a larger back box that BG do that would fit on to the existing?
3. Any other ideas? Preferable not 2 x 1gang switches which will be the last option due to the layout.

Cheers guys.

 

[Marvo]

0.9 PF is very good for LED's and as Tel says the rating is for each switch so the load won't be a problem.

You mean switch on surge?

Yes, surge current, start current, inrush current, not sure what terminology you use.

 

[Squid]

It's a 20A switch, each gang I would assume is 10A.

wrong.each switch is 20A.

Are you sure its not 40A?