"Tim Mitchell" wrote in message ...
| In article , Jon writes
| low-voltage outdoor lights, with transformer inside house plugged into std
| 13A mains socket.
|
| Problem is the transformer is ugly and not very discrete when fixed to wall
| next to socket.
|
| Solution. Spur current socket ( which is on ring main ) to provide power to
| an additional fused switch next to it,
| chase the switched supply, in conduit, down the wall to a 30A or 40A 3
| terminal junction box located under the floor boards,
| locate the ugly transformer in the void under the floorboards ( possibly on
| a batten between joists to avoid it sitting on the floor )
| Connect the transformer mains connection to the junction box.
| Transformer would be located approx. 1 metre from the external cavity wall.
|
| Is this safe practice ?
| Would I be breaking any wiring regulations by doing this ?
|
| Provided that you can access the transformer and junction box if
| necessary, and that the transformer has sufficient airspace round it for
| ventilation, that should be fine
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| Tim Mitchell

Suggest also subject to the "fused switch" having a fuse of rating appropriate to the
transformer and it's cable.