Chasing Walls

hawker

Hi Folks,

I've recently built (by a builder) an extension and I'm now in the process of chasing walls myself. I have most of it completed but now I'm not sure if I've to chase the walls for an outside light. And if so, do I chase it under the fascia/soffit?

Help appreciated.

ircoha

Am not a sparks but AFAIK generally outside lights are serviced by drilling out from inside or fitting the wire before the external finish:
if u chase the outside plaster it will be v difficult to 'make good' the chase to the original finish:
hth

De_man

ircoha Am not a sparks but AFAIK generally outside lights are serviced by drilling out from inside or fitting the wire before the external finish:
if u chase the outside plaster it will be v difficult to 'make good' the chase to the original finish:
hth



chase on inside of wall, drill through wall with 1/2" bit, can get the drill bits very cheaply in aldi & argos (normally) or a hire shop for a one-off

northdublin

when chasing the walls in my house i chased more then i needed to leave provision for cables that i could use in the future. best to do it now then later. if wireing for an outside light ied advise 1.5 nym instead of twin and earth. it fits into glands better cause its round and the earth is pvc coated and doesnt corrode as quick as the twin and earth. no harm to put in a switch cable for a photo cell, if not used at the last fix just cut it away.

hawker

Thanks for the responses people.