Switch/split electrics
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:49 am
Hi
We want to install a low powered PIR sensing light to the entrance/porch of our property (external) .
The closed electrically powered item is the light in our actual entrance (internal).
Electrician has said there's either the proper way, which involves going directly to the main switch, which requires a new switch slot and additional cables and cabling, or the dirty method, which involves splitting the signal from the internal hallway lighting - thus one mains switch effectively powering both these lights.
Wanted to know if that sits right with anyone know knows about these things, or if there is serious risk involved?
Many thanks
Z
We want to install a low powered PIR sensing light to the entrance/porch of our property (external) .
The closed electrically powered item is the light in our actual entrance (internal).
Electrician has said there's either the proper way, which involves going directly to the main switch, which requires a new switch slot and additional cables and cabling, or the dirty method, which involves splitting the signal from the internal hallway lighting - thus one mains switch effectively powering both these lights.
Wanted to know if that sits right with anyone know knows about these things, or if there is serious risk involved?
Many thanks
Z