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Originally posted by Kevin Ashcroft
Apologies in advance of this is an inappropriate place
to post this question, however here I go.
I have recently purchased some low voltage lights from a DIY shop.
There are 6 lights linked by 15m of low voltage cable
which connects into a black transformer.
I have outside power sockets which this transformer plugs into,
however, the instructions tell you not to leave the transformer
outside. It should be inside the house or in a garden shed.
This is a pain as I have to disconnect and bring the transformer inside
everytime I am finished using it.
It seems crazy that lights purchased for outdoor use come with
a transformer which cannot sit outside.
Can you purchase transformers which will happily sit outside or
does anyone know of a small enclosure I could purchase, which the
transformer can sit inside quite happily and be protected?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Kevin
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Kevin,
As you are on a low voltage supply, you can purchase Plug & Socket from say B & Q or Homebase, they have "waterproof plugs / sockets, or even through connectors.
Cut your cable so that the transformer is indoors ( connected to a RCD socket i hope) take the end & attach the socket, plug to one end of an extension cable, socket to other end, then onto the lighting cable, join them, switch on.
Items & tools :
Extension cable length to suit ( 1 mm x 3 core )
Connector ( Water proof ) Qty. 2
Screwdriver, Cutters, Stanley knife.
Make sure the connectors are waterproof, they cost from £ 5 to
£ 15 each, the dearest being for a pond fountain pump.
If you have any problems let me know & i'll help further.
Good Luck
Electricsub