Mains powered garden lights

Question

I'd like some permanent outdoor lighting for my garden and decking (not solar or battery as they're too unreliable). What's the easiest way to hook lights and wiring up the mains safely?

William · Accepted Answer

The easiest and safest way to install mains powered external lighting is to call a qualified electrician who is a member of a competent persons scheme. Ask them to quote for the work you require & instruct them to complete the work if you’re happy with their quote.

Albie · Answer

you can run electrical cable of the correct requirements to an outside socket but it needs to be on its own RCD trip switch which will ensure your safety

James · Answer

"The easiest and safest way to install mains powered external lighting is to call a qualified electrician who is a member of a competent persons scheme. Ask them to quote for the work you require & instruct them to complete the work if you’re happy with their quote.

David · Answer

Depending on the amount of lights you are installing you may he able to spur off socket circuit in house or garden shed and protect lights through fused spur. 
If there are a large amount of lights with large load it maybe better to install new circuit. But that would be dependent on having spare ways in the board.

Gareth · Answer

Taking power from an Indoor supply like a socket off the ring main to an outdoor switched fuse spur with 3amp fuse to cover outdoor lighting supply.

Your choice of outdoor lighting will determine your required wiring installation

Thomas · Answer

Easiest way would be to employ a qualified electrician

Jack · Answer

The best way is to get an electrician to come round see what is required to make the installation safe as it is out side and needs to be extra safe, then discuss a price and let him install them 
Thanks Jack

Lawrance · Answer

Usually, the easiest and least disruptive solution is through a wireless receiver. Supplied from a local socket and fused down.

Sheldon · Answer

Make sure it’s the right type of wire for outdoor conditions like wire armoured and your lights and joint boxes are IP rated.

Steve · Answer

If you had an outdoor socket or power to the shed or garage that would be the easiest way.

Mains powered garden lights

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