in laws have asked me to fit an external security light - one that looks
like a carriage lamp, but has a PIR.

Are there regs about whether it should be powered from a lighting ring,
or could I use a spur off the main ring ? I'll fit an fused switch for it.

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Jethro_uk wrote:
in laws have asked me to fit an external security light - one that looks
like a carriage lamp, but has a PIR.

Are there regs about whether it should be powered from a lighting ring,
or could I use a spur off the main ring ? I'll fit an fused switch for it.

It should be capable of being switched off for maintenance. I use a key
switch on one light and a 2a lighting socket/plug for another,

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I've yet to encounter any Lighting regulations police roving the streets, so
as long as you fit a double pole switch I see no issues!

Brian

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"Jethro_uk" wrote in message
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in laws have asked me to fit an external security light - one that looks
like a carriage lamp, but has a PIR.

Are there regs about whether it should be powered from a lighting ring,
or could I use a spur off the main ring ? I'll fit an fused switch for it.

On 11/10/2012 17:22, Jethro_uk wrote:

in laws have asked me to fit an external security light - one that looks
like a carriage lamp, but has a PIR.

Are there regs about whether it should be powered from a lighting ring,
or could I use a spur off the main ring ? I'll fit an fused switch for it.

There are no hard and fast rules, however you need to check the lamp
makers instructions - it may require fused protection at 3A. Depending
how you wire it, then a means of isolating it may also be required.

So in the case of power from a socket circuit, with a permanent live
connection into the unit, you will need switched fused connection unit.

If hanging off the output of an existing light switch on a lighting
circuit, a direct connection may be acceptable.



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John.

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