Outdoor lighting question

[dave19]

Hello,

There used to be an outside light connected to a socket in my kids bedroom via a plug. The socket is actually placed underneath a radiator so not the greatest location for starters. I've bought a new light and was thinking of the best way of connecting it. Shall I change the socket to a flex connected FCU ?

Go easy on me !


Dave

 

[Octopus]

probably - can you take the lead directly out of the back of the box, though the wall to the light?

 

[dave19]

No, there is no light switch anywhere near. You still it is OK to use the socket (changing to an FCU) ?

 

[Octopus]

I meant take it out of the back of the (socket) box. i.e. after you've changed the socket for a FCU

 

[dave19]

Sorry. You mean do that instead of having a flex going into the FCU ? Currently the outdoor cable is coming in via a hole beneath the socket but I will try and possibly drill a new one.