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Temporarily disconnecting an outdoor light fitting

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  • 25-05-2021 9:49pm
    #1
    irishbuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭


    Hello, non-electrician here looking for some advice.

    I have an outdoor sensor light that is faulty. It is within warranty and the manufacturer has agreed to have it returned to them for investigation and possible repair or refund.

    If I had a replacement I would be confident enough at removing the existing light and swapping the new one in. However in this case I need to completely disconnect the light for a period of time while I wait for the manufacturer.

    The problem is this light is on the same circuit as part of the indoor lights downstairs so I cannot simply leave the fuse off. The light does have a dedicated indoor switch.

    What would be the recommended approach here to safely disconnect and protect the wiring from the elements etc? Would this come under minor electrical works?

    Thanks


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,746 ✭✭✭meercat


    Disconnect the outside light and terminate the connections in an outside,waterproof junction box. Make sure the power is off whilst doing this.
    This would be minor works


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