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terminating a light switch

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  • 23-09-2015 2:03pm
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    tommythecat
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    Hi,

    I have an under stairs simple light and switch. I am getting storage put under there now and I want to get rid of the light and switch and terminate the whole thing.
    I am assuming all I need to do is get a terminal block of the correct amp and connect the wires to it and perhaps tape it up also?
    What would be the correct amp for this terminal block?

    Thanks

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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    tommythecat wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have an under stairs simple light and switch. I am getting storage put under there now and I want to get rid of the light and switch and terminate the whole thing.
    I am assuming all I need to do is get a terminal block of the correct amp and connect the wires to it and perhaps tape it up also?
    What would be the correct amp for this terminal block?

    Thanks

    Terminate is probably the wrong choice of word for what you are trying to do. I presume you mean get rid of the light and switch?
    If possible you should pull the cable going to the switch out altogether if it isn't going to used again. If not then 10 amp strip connectors can be used to make it safe. A junction box is a better option than tape if you are able to put one in.


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    tommythecat
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    aido79 wrote: »
    Terminate is probably the wrong choice of word for what you are trying to do. I presume you mean get rid of the light and switch?
    If possible you should pull the cable going to the switch out altogether if it isn't going to used again. If not then 10 amp strip connectors can be used to make it safe. A junction box is a better option than tape if you are able to put one in.

    Hi,

    Thanks. Yes, I want to get rid of the switch and light altogether. I'm not sure I can trace the cable back to the previous light or where ever its coming from so thats why I wanted to terminate* it. So a junction box would be better but the same procedure?
    Thanks

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    tommythecat wrote: »
    Hi,

    Thanks. Yes, I want to get rid of the switch and light altogether. I'm not sure I can trace the cable back to the previous light or where ever its coming from so thats why I wanted to terminate* it. So a junction box would be better but the same procedure?
    Thanks

    In electrical terms terminate = fit off/connect up to power. You are trying to do the exact opposite so that's why I said it's a bad choice of words.
    You are always better to put connecters in a junction box to make it safe but I would still recommend removing the cables if possible.


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    What sort of switch is currently under there? if there's a standard backing box you can normally just buy a blanking plate for the switch. I would terminate the cables into a block connector and fit a blanking plate, so if anyone wants to re-use the light in the future it's not a major job.


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