Help with a weird light switch?

[Sidewinder]

That is not, a conventional extension lead,

 

[Ardet R]

The instructions for the box you have pictured state explicitly "This Box provides a convenient housing for temporary outdoor use ONLY. Although it may be left installed for long periods of time, it is NOT intended to be permanent arrangement, and MUST NOT be part of a fixed wiring installation."

That is their get out clause for when things go wrong and to avoid getting sued.

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[nikster558]

The instructions for the box you have pictured state explicitly "This Box provides a convenient housing for temporary outdoor use ONLY. Although it may be left installed for long periods of time, it is NOT intended to be permanent arrangement, and MUST NOT be part of a fixed wiring installation."

That is their get out clause for when things go wrong and to avoid getting sued.

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Well I honestly would rather spend £15 on that, even if it only lasts a year, then buy another one, as opposed to paying £500 for someone to come and rewire everyone and rip me off, it just isn't worth it. 

 

[Sidewinder]

Well I honestly would rather spend £15 on that, even if it only lasts a year, then buy another one, as opposed to paying £500 for someone to come and rewire everyone and rip me off, it just isn't worth it. 

An interesting attitude considering that you came to an electrical forum, which would obviously be populated by a large number electricians, electrical engineers and associated trades to seek advice.

Then you decide to insult the same people that you came to for advice, by stating that they would rip you off if they came and did a correct, compliant and safe job at your property,  A very interesting attitude to take to those who have given up their own time, without reward to try and assist you in dealing safely with the electrics in your property.

I would guess that you realise that electricity can kill a healthy adult in less than half a second, and can also burn properties to the ground without warning if mistreated, you had an almost non existent understanding of the electrical installation in your property it seems from your early posts, however, someone who has studied engineering and electrical installations and knows how to deal safely with electricity you brand as someone who would rip you off.

Your attitude is quite astounding.

Common courtesy would have you thanking those that have made an effort to advise and help you, yet no, you disrespect them in your comments.

 

[Sharpend]

Wonder whether the same attitude is attributed towards a plumber? 

Probably not wouldn’t want water everywhere now would we. 

 

[Badger]

That's too much effort, what I was planning on doing is just getting a couple of floodlights and plugging them into an extension lead that plugs into a socket in my house and then trails to the garage, but I'm not sure where I'd find a weatherproof 20 metre extension, even though they must exist 

It's diyers like you who put the services we use electricity and gas etc in dangerous way do as tony s quoted and be sensible running extension leads across gardens to sheds isn't the answer I'm afraid 

 

[kerching]

Doubtless these 'unknown mystery switches' are disused night storage heater points...but what do I know as I also think those boxes are only for temporary use so by admission my opinions are worthless

just....

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

I'll show you the switches shortly, there's multiple, there's 1 in my room behind my bed with no use, there's one in another bedroom, there's one in the hallway when you walk in the front door and there's one in the lounge as well 

Okay so what you're saying is they're selling a product which says it's for outdoor use but I can't use it outdoors or I'll get electrocuted? That's false advertising I can sue them for it.

I bet they are old storage heater supplies

 

[kerching]

I bet they are old storage heater supplies

Look at the post immediately above yours....

just saying

 

[M107]

Essex....................?