LED Strip foor this

[Jupiter01]

Hi All,

I have brought one of these with the intention to put an led strip in the top:

I currently have a lighting cable form the switch at this point and ideally, would like that to connect to the light and away we go...

I wasn't sure if this is possible or whether I have to use low voltage and hence have a transformer in which case, where would that go? Cavity behind the plaque?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Mains voltage is low voltage. You probably mean extra low voltage?

You will need to find an LED strip that is suitable for outdoor use, and you'll need a suitable LED driver to match. Also one that is suitably IP rated.

 

[Jupiter01]

excuse my ignorance but if the LED driver is the bulky piece, can I squeeze it into the cavity? I would have preferred led that I can connect straight into if at all possible?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Oh its JUPITER01. Sorry, I was trying to be helpful;

Here, try this

http://bfy.tw/88ou

 

[Jupiter01]

Nice one!
I was hoping that you guys can advise on whether there is such a product (led strip which can connect to the twin and earth cable) without the need for any transformers, etc. as I don't have space for it. I couldn't find anything online.

 

[Taylortwocities]

I couldn't find anything online.

Try here http://bfy.tw/89Op

PS Twin and earth is not suitable for use outdoors

 

[Jupiter01]

Okay...
As an example the very first link has a led strip that requires a plug. I don't have provision for this as described above.

Why is T&E not suitable when connecting to exterior lights? Is it not common practice to have T&E poking out of a wall and then connected into an external light?

 

[Taylortwocities]

As an example the very first link has a led strip that requires a plug.

Maybe, but if you look it is supplied with a plug, and a driver. I'm sure that you could chop the plug off and connect it directly.??

T&E is OK if you go direcly into the back of a socket, but not if it is going to be exposed to sunlight/frost etc..