Removing a light fitting, covering wires

[PureBlackVoid]

I have 2 outdoor sensor lights, which are too bright when both on. They are connected to one indoor light switch so can’t switch off independently.

If I remove one fixture, can I put one of these end caps on the wire whilst still using the other light?Would it be safe with the switch being always on?

I can tuck the wire way behind some cladding so it’s not within reach of anyone but want to keep it available should we need it later when we replace the existing lights.

I’m looking at these kinds of end caps

I think the key is however you put them out of action you make it clear to shone finding them in the future that they are still live. There are protocols for other electricals which can indicate this so likely this type of thing too. Could check building regs to see if it is stated in there.
Or could you just change the light fitting to something less bright, more subtle?

Can't you just take the bulb out?

Sorry should have said they are integrated! I think the problem is they are too close together but I can’t move one myself as the cable would need extending, I think.

live wires must not be "tucked away" and certainly not concealed behind cladding where somebody might drill into them when fitting a hanging basket or something, or where rain might get in.

You could remove the lamp and fit a weatherproof adaptable box, with the cable ends neatly terminated in a connection block. If and when you want a more suitable lamp, or a longer cable, the box enables a new cable to be connected as it has several openings. They usually come with closed grommets (to seal) and shaped ones (for future cables); if not, buy a few matching ones and put them inside the box for future use. Use entries at the bottom and water will not be able to run inside.

There are no end of them available, mostly in grey, brown or grey plastic.

It is possible to paint them with a single coat of non-drip oil-based gloss paint, preferably before fitting.

Indoors you can use a junction box that is not weatherproof, so is smaller.

BTW I am not keen on lamps with non-replaceable LEDs, next time look for one that takes a standard fitting (including SES which is small) and you will have the option to fit a less or more powerful bulb if you want.

Thanks PigletJohn I’ll have a look at those, I’ve searched through similar looking products but (if not already obvious) not very clued up on what they all do.

It would be tucked away in a gap underneath a porch roof. The cables to the lights currently aren’t chased into the wall, they lead from this gap so it’s quite obvious there are wires up there. No risk of it being drilled or accessed until we get the porch redone in the next year, and at that point the panelling covering the gap will be the first thing to come off.

I just didn’t want it hanging at shoulder height where the lights currently are. I think it would have more of a risk of getting snagged when carrying furniture/tools that sort of thing.

And agree completely about integrated lights, I don’t know who on earth thought they were a good idea but I have to live with them for now