CPC weatherproof socket: any good

Nov 23, 2010 3 Replies

Hi,



Following your advice to get a weatherproof socket, I have found this:



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the photo, it looks like an MK master seal but is a third of the price. Is this too good to be true? Should I pay the extra and get the MK?



They also sell:

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that any good? With Christmas around the corner I will be told to hang LED "icicles" from the porch. Could I fit the transformer inside one of these or do you think that overheating could be a problem? Since the box is watertight it must be airtight too. Should I keep the "wall wart" inside instead?



TIA


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> From the photo, it looks like an MK master seal but is a third of the

It looks fine.

Cheaper than

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some reason:-)

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>>> From the photo, it looks like an MK master seal but is a third of the

The same order code except that the cheaper option has 03 tagged on to the end. This usually means there's a special offer on in one of the flyers.

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