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Removing outside lights

Harry Macdonald
I have been asked to remove 6 outside lights prior to the sale of a house.

Apparently this has been agreed with the buyer and all suggestions that they leave them have been rebuffed!

What is the simplest, cheapest way of making the installation safe? I don't want to be mean and cut the wires, not that this would be safe anyway! 

Some are switched, some photocell operated.
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    I would just disconnect the outside lights and terminate the cables in plastic waterproof adaptable boxes, if the lights are wall mounted. I normally use Wiska boxes but there are less expensive boxes available that are grey in colour and will do the job for a few years. After that the sun may degrade the plastic. A drain hole on the bottom is a good idea. The new owners can then decide if new lights are to be fitted, if so the cables are already there. A 240 Volt warning label may be a good idea on each box. If the lights are garden situated I would again terminate the cables in plastic boxes sited above ground, possibly on small posts,  and clearly labelled.


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    I would just disconnect the outside lights and terminate the cables in plastic waterproof adaptable boxes, if the lights are wall mounted. I normally use Wiska boxes but there are less expensive boxes available that are grey in colour and will do the job for a few years. After that the sun may degrade the plastic. A drain hole on the bottom is a good idea. The new owners can then decide if new lights are to be fitted, if so the cables are already there. A 240 Volt warning label may be a good idea on each box. If the lights are garden situated I would again terminate the cables in plastic boxes sited above ground, possibly on small posts,  and clearly labelled.


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