I want to replace an old halogen security light with a more pleasant rope light on our patio. The security light has its own switch inside, and is on the RCD protected downstairs lighting circuit. There is an earth on the cable.
I've not bought the rope light yet, but most of these are 12v with an adaptor to plug into a 3 pin socket. Can I simply replace the security light with an outside socket to plug in the adapter? My worry is that someone may one day see a 3 pin outside socket and plug in something inappropriate (though it is 2 metres above ground level).
I've not bought the rope light yet, but most of these are 12v with an adaptor to plug into a 3 pin socket. Can I simply replace the security light with an outside socket to plug in the adapter? My worry is that someone may one day see a 3 pin outside socket and plug in something inappropriate (though it is 2 metres above ground level).