Outdoor light connecting to socket

xyz123

Hi

I am looking at some general low wattage, low voltage outdoor led lighting. Just for general lighting.

Can I just connect these 12v lights to a outdoor socket I already have or do I really need further wiring by electrician.. (fuse box has RCD protection).

Ta

Hasbeen

xyz123 wrote: »

Hi

I am looking at some general low wattage, low voltage outdoor led lighting. Just for general lighting.

Can I just connect these 12v lights to a outdoor socket I already have or do I really need further wiring by electrician.. (fuse box has RCD protection).

Ta

As socket is 13 amps and lights require 3 amps perhaps lower for low voltage? putting in the correct fuse should be ok? But my opinion. Someone who is more knowledgeable will answer.

sevenhills

xyz123 wrote: »

I am looking at some general low wattage, low voltage outdoor led lighting. Just for general lighting.

Can I just connect these 12v lights to a outdoor socket I already have or do I really need further wiring by electrician.. (fuse box has RCD protection).

Ta

I have an outdoor light, plugged into a 13amp socket in my outhouse. It works perfectly, but maybe some will say it should be hard wired?

Ectophile

In principle, there's no reason why you shouldn't just plug it into an outdoor socket.


But check whether the transformer supplied needs to be indoors. If it does, then plugging it in outdoors may not be a viable option.