Outside Light Wiring - Chase into Internal Wall?

Reyes · Post by **Reyes** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:58 pm

Hi all

I have an outside light that comes in and drops down in some trunking (surface mounted), which also previously lead to a surface mounted fused switch (off the adjacent socket). A backbox has been added for the outside light (and the socket one extended to allow for a double).

As it stands, the wiring for the socket is chased in. The outside light though, as mentioned, isn't. So, can I chase this in up to where it goes out of the wall (as shown in the pic)? The thing is, I'd need to go into some of the brick to get some PVC conduit in.

I thought about drilling out the back of the new back box and sending a UV-protected cable up but the light only seems to support a wire entry from the back.

Help appreciated.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:44 pm

You don't have to use conduit, you can use capping.
Your choice.

Reyes · Post by **Reyes** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:40 pm

Someone-Else wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:44 pm You don't have to use conduit, you can use capping.
Your choice.

Does that mean there's no actual issue chasing a little into the brick then S-E?

Someone else (literally) mentioned a structural concern. It's looking like I'd have to chase a similar depth no matter the use of conduit or capping (based on what's available). As it stands, I have 10mm plaster, so I'd need to chase another 15mm to fit the conduit and clips (unless I chase out wider and nail capping).

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:45 pm

Its been done in millions of places, and they are all still there.
Capping is quicker.