Install Porch Lights

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Can't get a local spark to even quote for this job so DIY it is.

I want to put 2 x downlights in the soffit, one on either side of the door, central to the brickwork to each side of the door.

The outdoor socket was a relocated indoor socket so I assume part of the ring as it has 2 x 2.5mm feeds and the indoor socket is blanked off. Am I permitted to spur off this socket, trunk to single FCU in a water-tight box above, then trunk a supply up to the soffit and then feed both lights? Will be T+E 1.5mm.

The lights are Philips Hue bulbs inside an IP65 downlight enclosure, controlled separately and do not need to be switched internally.

Second, I haven't stripped out fascias before. It looks like if I can take the gutter on the right hand side off, remove the nail fixings for the fascia, then I should have access into the soffit/fascia area?

[speedyman]

Yes you can. All you need is a fused spur box with a 3 amp fuse.

[119]

You could make a mess of the facia if you arent careful. taking it off.

Plus, there is more than likely a wooden facia behind the plastic, assuming the job has been done properly.

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speedyman said:

Yes you can. All you need is a fused spur box with a 3 amp fuse.

Thanks

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119 said:

You could make a mess of the facia if you arent careful. taking it off.

Plus, there is more than likely a wooden facia behind the plastic, assuming the job has been done properly.

No idea how the fascia is constructed but I’ll soon find out

[Jakg]

Do you need to remove the fascia - can you drill in situ and rod the cables round?

Not sure what the roof construction is or if there's room up there.

[megaphone]

You might be able to lift some tiles and access the roof space. Is there a light inside the porch you can get power from?

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Jakg said:

Do you need to remove the fascia - can you drill in situ and rod the cables round?

Not sure what the roof construction is or if there's room up there.

I'm hopeful that I can poke the cable around the corner and pick it up without stripping out the fascia but you how these jobs go...........

[cookie1600]

This might not suit you, but I sorted a similar issue with a battery powered PIR LED light in my porch some years ago. It was mainly to get a decent light on the door lock when coming home at night and I get around a year to 18 months out of a set of AA batteries - the LED's are more than bright enough. Lots of buying options on the web and most seem to be IP65 or better and can use simple screw fixings or even a 3M sticky pad.

Just a thought.

Edited by cookie1600 on Friday 4th October 09:45