switch extention

06-15-2008, 03:10 PM	#1
Boxman Newbie   Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	switch extention UK, Regs, Can i extend my current light switch cable by using a junction box in order to relocate the switch, it is a plaster board wall and i dont fancy pulling up floor boards.

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06-15-2008, 04:24 PM	#2
wirenut1110 Electrical Contractor     Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chester, VA. Posts: 774	switch extention yes you can.

06-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#3
darren Electrician   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 1,082	switch extention just reminder to leave the juntion box accesible, if you cover up the junction box then it would not be allowed.

06-16-2008, 11:05 AM	#4
Boxman Newbie   Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	switch extention Thanks, guys this will save me a lot of time