Outside lighting

[direct-network]

Hello,

Due to a number of burglaries in the local area, i'm looking to install two pir security lights to the rear of my house. Problem is i'm slightly unsure as to whether my wiring plan is up to scratch?

I have;

2x 400 Security Lights (with PIR sensors)
2.5mm Grey 2 core + earth cable
1x switched fused spur with a 3A fuse. (see pic)



Once I have got power to the first light, and then the second light, should I have a forth cable between the L1 ports to ensure they are both activated when movement is detected? If so what cable should be used?

It seems so simple in my head lol!!!!

 

[Whn1]

Wrong forum maybe?

 

[Barry98]

Wrong forum maybe?

What gave it away

 

[Whn1]

User name.

 

[SimonG]

Nice drawing tho

 

[Whn1]

Oh and just use a 4 core cable to link the units using the spare as the link...... Probably

 

[on31ll]

I think we should have a electrics section for all the system wiring etc questions ! They are always a good read !

 

[PlumbBobBob]

I think we should have a electrics section for all the system wiring etc questions ! They are always a good read !

not a bad idea

 

[Whn1]

Good idea, we should have an ideas section as well for ideas like yours.

 

[mutley racers]

Great idea guys

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Love to see a electrical/wiring section

 

[lame plumber]

try BG they do everything, you may need a magna clean putting in tho

 

[Howsie]

2.5mm?

 

[lame plumber]

bell wire, saves money

 

[Howsie]

bell wire, saves money

Or speaker cable. Same difference.

 

[AWheating]

you will want to use an external flex not twin and earth probably 2.5mm if its a high wattage. make sure the first light can switch others and follow the lights instructions

 

[PowerFlusher2]

Change the bulbs for 100Watters - same amount of light, half the electricity burn!

 

[Howsie]

Get the led versions.