Hey all,
I recently purchased a Eufy E340 floodlight camera, thinking of installing above the garage.
However the issue is there is no existing fixtures on the wall, except for a downlight at the porch. There is an electrical plug next to the NBN NTD box in the garage though.
In this case, is it still feasible to hardwire it to above the garage? Happy to receive any recommendation/insights
Cheers
Anytime you need to address the spicy wires… get a Sparky.
In New Zealand you can legally replace an existing light fixtures as a home owner.
In Australia you generally ‘need’ a sparky.
Very interesting, thanks for the insight.
I installed mine in place of an existing flood light. It's not ideal as it can be switched off from inside the house. That switch has always been left on though.
As for the install I did it myself. I'm not an electrician. Turn the power off at the mains. Very simple. It's three wires ffs. Paying an electrician $150-$200 for 30 seconds work…yeah na.
While I agree, in this case he’s not replacing an exisiting fitting, at the very least he will need to run a new cable…and if he has no clue, better not to lol
Thanks all, yes I am definitely getting an electrician. Just wanted to know it is feasible beforehand. Cheers
Anything is feasible… for money
Haha how much do you reckon mine would cost? Based in VIC
Hard to say as there are many many variables, start by chucking up a quote request on airtasker or similar. Get at least 3 quotes. I will say there are a lot of cheeky apprentices running around with company tools and materials who will quote crazy prices on these gig apps. Always check credentials.
I’d prob recommend taking a look around the house to see if you need any other work done while they are there. Power points, aircon etc to make it worth it.
If you're replacing the existing light it's easy.
Running a new cable, I agree, you'll need an electrician.
I am interested in getting one as well. Does anyone know how much I should expect to pay for the installation?
It depends on how complex the installation is and your area.
What I have done before is had a plug and cable attached to a 240v hardwired device (as long as the hardwired connection can occur inside the device and be waterproofed). There are a number of DIY security lights and the like that are set up in this way with their own 240v cable and plug attached. That way the attached cord can be run from the device and to a powerpoint without the need for sometimes hours spent trying to run cable through wall and ceilings.
For an electrician - yes.