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<blockquote data-quote="JeffK" data-source="post: 451772" data-attributes="member: 29432"><p>Appreciate the comments (even the negative ones! lol) </p><p></p><p>...was kinda expecting that it was not being done in line with regs etc.</p><p></p><p>must admit I don't understand all the techy bits (I am a computer engineer for a living) - "did you measure your Zs to ensure its within limits? the CSA will most likely be smaller"</p><p></p><p>bit more info... the porch light is an LED light so won't be carrying much current.</p><p></p><p>So, it has occurred to me that I could get to the junction box... should I somehow add a fuse to the installation? maybe replace it with a socket box (under the floorboards) and make the connection a fused plug?</p><p></p><p>I may even be able to add a fuse to the outside wire just before it goes into the porch light?</p><p></p><p>What I can't do, is to start ripping out walls and re-wiring the whole house just to put in a small LED porch light.</p><p></p><p>Not an ideal situation, but will do a bit more if it will make things safer.</p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JeffK, post: 451772, member: 29432"] Appreciate the comments (even the negative ones! lol) ...was kinda expecting that it was not being done in line with regs etc. must admit I don't understand all the techy bits (I am a computer engineer for a living) - "did you measure your Zs to ensure its within limits? the CSA will most likely be smaller" bit more info... the porch light is an LED light so won't be carrying much current. So, it has occurred to me that I could get to the junction box... should I somehow add a fuse to the installation? maybe replace it with a socket box (under the floorboards) and make the connection a fused plug? I may even be able to add a fuse to the outside wire just before it goes into the porch light? What I can't do, is to start ripping out walls and re-wiring the whole house just to put in a small LED porch light. Not an ideal situation, but will do a bit more if it will make things safer. :) [/QUOTE]
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