Outside Light Wiring Conversion Question For Christmas Tree

[James Bateman]

Thanks for that valuable input.

It actually doesn't look anything like that in the flesh but this is what comes up on their website.

They have a picture of it outside so I imagine so. It will be going on a sheltered balcony anyway so out of the way of the winter weather.

 

[Lurch]

So basically you need a socket/connection point off the light, lead, waterproof box for sockets and power supplies and some electrical skills. Is it really worth the hassle?

 

[James Bateman]

So basically you need a socket/connection point off the light, lead, waterproof box for sockets and power supplies and some electrical skills. Is it really worth the hassle?

Well the girlfriend thinks it will look nice and so do I so was seeing if it was possible I'm not worried about the hassle or how long it will take to do. Just to know how to do it is enough.

 

[Doc Hudson]

Have you tried looking at the various battery options; http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=outdoor+lights+battery+operated&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=87579635840&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=9085940214050716654&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_92ramtlxz3_b  Its got to be more cost effective in the long run?

Doc H

 

[James Bateman]

Have you tried looking at the various battery options; http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=outdoor+lights+battery+operated&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=87579635840&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=9085940214050716654&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_92ramtlxz3_b  Its got to be more cost effective in the long run?

Doc H

If its not possible to hook up that tree then I might do this. Not really what we was going for though. Really had our eye on this tree. Oh well. I guess its just not possible.

Thanks all for your input

 

[NozSpark]

With a lot of these things,,, isn't the wiring so thin that it can pass through a closed UPVC door seal without it being damaged?

 

[James Bateman]

With a lot of these things,,, isn't the wiring so thin that it can pass through a closed UPVC door seal without it being damaged?

Im thinking of trying it. I can always return it I suppose. I'm worried that it wont even reach though

 

[Southcoast2015]

This could be done but does seem a bit of work for a little tree.

Providing RCD protection is in place as you say....

If it were me I'd......

Come out of that light fitting in white Conduit

into an IP55 Switched FCU - Fused to 3 amps

Back out of this in conduit

Down to Balcony floor level then into an external Dri box (better looking ones are available)

Then plug tree transformer in inside the box.

 

[kerching]

Luckily my Son sells,this sort of stuff at Xmas....so,it is a problem i do not have. I just turn up and take what is needed

He also sells dry boxes and battery LED lights via Amazon.....but he is not a sponsor so I Will not break forum rules by giving his details out

Pm me for more info