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Outside light and timer, switch required?

Former Community Member over 3 years ago

Hi, I have to install an led outside light and a timer will be installed indoor to control.

The timer will get a feed from a room light switch.

The light wont have a pir just timer controlled.

Would it be normal practice to have a 1 pole or 2 pole (for neutral isolation) after the timer to isolate outside light for any safety purposes, or is this overkill and unnecessary?

Also timers normally have an override so won't need a separate switch for that purpose either.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thank you

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0 broadgage over 3 years ago

I would consider a double pole switch upstream of the timer to be good practice for the reason already given of allowing continued use of the rest of the installation when the water gets in and trips the RCD.
Also simplifies replacement of the light or the time switch.
I have been known to supply outdoor lights from a 13 amp socket installing one for the purpose if need be. This permits use of a cheap plug in time switch and also user replacement of same.
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0 broadgage over 3 years ago

I would consider a double pole switch upstream of the timer to be good practice for the reason already given of allowing continued use of the rest of the installation when the water gets in and trips the RCD.
Also simplifies replacement of the light or the time switch.
I have been known to supply outdoor lights from a 13 amp socket installing one for the purpose if need be. This permits use of a cheap plug in time switch and also user replacement of same.
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