R Stringer
Member
I am looking for some kind advice with wiring a new PIR floodlight outside my new build garage, powered from within. Below is the existing wiring.

I plan on changing the pendant to a batten light, changing the one gang switch to a two gang and fitting a second batten to the loft space in the future.
I would like to avoid changing to a 3 gang for the floodlight because the existing conduit wouldn’t allow for all the cables and I’d like the floodlight to be on a separate switch, installed higher to allow isolation and prevent accidental switching.
The existing pendant switch is the closest point to spur from and has neutrals.
Am I correct in thinking that I can add a second patress and 1 gang switch and wire as below?
Is this the most logical way of doing this with the configuration I have?
I am a DIYer and I’m confident to carry out the work, just would like guidance from those with better knowledge than I to make sure I’m doing this the most safe and sensible way.
Thank you in advance


I plan on changing the pendant to a batten light, changing the one gang switch to a two gang and fitting a second batten to the loft space in the future.
I would like to avoid changing to a 3 gang for the floodlight because the existing conduit wouldn’t allow for all the cables and I’d like the floodlight to be on a separate switch, installed higher to allow isolation and prevent accidental switching.
The existing pendant switch is the closest point to spur from and has neutrals.

Am I correct in thinking that I can add a second patress and 1 gang switch and wire as below?

Is this the most logical way of doing this with the configuration I have?
I am a DIYer and I’m confident to carry out the work, just would like guidance from those with better knowledge than I to make sure I’m doing this the most safe and sensible way.
Thank you in advance