Outside security light installation.

B'stard

I've got an extended kitchen. At the back of the kitchen is a light switch with two rockers(?). One of the rockers controls the interior light in the kitchen. The second rocker I think used to control a security light on the outside of the house.

The security light has been removed. Inside the ceiling space of the extended part of the kitchen I have taken the pictures below. Can I wire up a new security light to the wire block - would it be safe?
Or would it be better to attach a plug to the security light and plug it into a wall socket?

Thanks

greyteam1959

Christ.........I would forget your idea & get a professional in.......that wiring looks extremely dangerous to me ( & I'm no professional !! )

savemoney

Yes I agree with post 2 that wiring should be in some sort of connection box (forgot the name now)

You can wire a security light to a main plug no problems but if its connect any other way you may need a electrician

ormus

it was probably done by a professional.

B'stard

savemoney wrote: »

Yes I agree with post 2 that wiring should be in some sort of connection box (forgot the name now)

You can wire a security light to a main plug no problems but if its connect any other way you may need a electrician

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know the names of this box?

derrick

B'stard wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know the names of this box?

Junction box

Plenty more examples HERE
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B'stard

derrick wrote: »

Junction box

Plenty more examples HERE
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Will this do the same job?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9289768&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=5+amp+junction&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&isSearch=true

derrick

B'stard wrote: »

Will this do the same job?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9289768&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=5+amp+junction&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&isSearch=true

It will, but you can get a lot cheaper at a builders merchant or trade counter.EG


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espresso

B'stard wrote: »

Will this do the same job?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9289768&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatal!!!1%2fen_GB&fh_search=5+amp+junction&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&isSearch=true

Buying a new connector won't make it any safer!

It is the wiring that needs to be replaced with the correct type of properly insulated cable e.g.

B'stard

derrick wrote: »

It will, but you can get a lot cheaper at a builders merchant or trade counter.EG


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espresso wrote: »

Buying a new connector won't make it any safer!

It is the wiring that needs to be replaced with the correct type of properly insulated cable e.g.

Theres a B&Q around the corner from me so I'll be able to buy the junction box and cable from there.

@ espesso - Would I be right in assuming you mean to use the cable from the rocker switch to the jucntion box and then to the security light.

espresso

B'stard wrote: »

@ espesso - Would I be right in assuming you mean to use the cable from the rocker switch to the jucntion box and then to the security light.

The main problem is that the wiring shown is simply a bodge and it should be redone using the correct cable. This has an additional outer sheath for protection and it should be secured, not hanging in free space.