Hi guys
I currently have some low voltage garden lights which need a transformer plugging in to an exterior socket for power. I am wanting to permentently locate the transformer outside and control the lights (on / off) by one of those energy saving standby plugs which is controlled via a remote. I presume I cannot just leave the transformer out in the open? Is there anything available to locate the transformer in?
TIA
The transformers on my exterior lights are all weather proof.
If its a wall wart then it wont be weather proof and you will need an external box like the one they sell in screwfix.
If its on a lead with a plug then it may be weather proof.. look for an IPxx rating. IP56 is common for encapsulated transformers.
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You mean like:
I was thnking more of a box to house the transformer and some sort of box to go over the outside plug socket so I could keep both the transformer outside and keep it plugged into the socket during all weathers.
Weatherproof enclosures should be available from any electrical wholesaler. See below for examples.
Erm, I think that is what I just linked to.
Nothing to stop you mounting the outside socket in such a box (in fact it would let you use a normal socket since the box itself is IP65 rated).
I use one of these boxes for supplying power to my Pond Pump and Filter and also some external lighting. What I find a pain though is when I want to switch off my pump for maintainance etc.. I have to remove about eight screws to get access to the socket.
Anyone know if there's a version that has a lockable door as opposed to a scews.
Andy
Would it not be simpler to isolate the power to the whole box?
Part of the difficulty is maintaining IP65 on a large box without rigid clamping. (not saying there are none out there - just I have not seen them!)
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