Is there an outdoor socket for this type of low voltage plug?

simona6 · Feb 2, 2022

I have bought some net led lights that are permanently installed outside.
The problem is, I don't have an outdoor socket. And the socket in the shed is too far away.

I can buy an extension to the low voltage lead, for around £10 delivered, but I'd ideally like to plug it in outside.

All the outdoor sockets I can see, are for standard plugs. Is there such a socket for this type of plug?

My plan B would be to buy a 10m lead (if long enough) and trail it down the garden to the shed, and plug it in there. But ideal world: want it plugged in outside where the lights are.

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UNG · Feb 2, 2022

Fit an outside socket and use a short extension lead into one of these Dri Boxes that keeps all the adaptors dry

Petej999 · Feb 2, 2022

simona6 said:
I have bought some net led lights that are permanently installed outside.
The problem is, I don't have an outdoor socket. And the socket in the shed is too far away.

I can buy an extension to the low voltage lead, for around £10 delivered, but I'd ideally like to plug it in outside.

All the outdoor sockets I can see, are for standard plugs. Is there such a socket for this type of plug?

My plan B would be to buy a 10m lead (if long enough) and trail it down the garden to the shed, and plug it in there. But ideal world: want it plugged in outside where the lights are.

Lights4fun Outdoor 31v Plug in Transformer 8 Lighting Functions Essential Range : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

Great prices on your favourite Home brands, and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Would this plug replace it (Amazon)?View attachment 94566 View attachment 94567

OP do you actually know the LV Parameters? your house runs on LV

DPG · Feb 2, 2022

Petej999 said:
OP do you actually know the LV Parameters? your house runs on LV

Yes but we all know what he means though. He's DIY, not an electrician.

Petej999 · Feb 2, 2022

DPG said:
Yes but we all know what he means though. He's DIY, not an electrician.

Oh OK sorry

geordie · Feb 2, 2022

By do a deep cover outside socket

BG IP66 Single 13A Socket with Large Enclosure

Single 1 gang, unswitched 13A IP66 socket in large, robust enclosure.• Socket can be mounted top middle or bottom of enclosure• Ideal for use with plug in RCDs or transformer type plugs• Top rear and side cable entries• Lockable flip up cover (padlock not included)

www.toolstation.com

brianmoooore · Feb 2, 2022

Still no good for the PSU in question. I have two of these still plugged in from Christmas (although not switched on), and they project straight outwards not much short of 5" when the output plug is in.

DPG · Feb 2, 2022

brianmoooore said:
Still no good for the PSU in question. I have two of these still plugged in from Christmas (although not switched on), and they project straight outwards not much short of 5" when the output plug is in.

That's the trouble with that type of power supply. Pain the butt. Plus it's too easy to knock and damage then.