Needed some plugs on some LED Downlights I bought. The leads were about the same price as the plug.
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Plugs cheaper on eBay and are about $2.50 each but only needed 5, not 10.
Arlec Domestic Extension Lead 2m $2.95 @ Mitre 10
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My LEDs have a screw clamp on them, then a plastic screw cover that encases the whole thing.
SAA certified.
Just need to cut the female off, and connect.
Like a junction box arrangement?
That makes more sense if so.
Most new houses/renovations with down lights have surface sockets in the ceiling that you plug the downlights into like a power point.
@[Deactivated]: Yes, however speaking of "LawTalking", extension leads are not rated to be used in the ceiling space or in any such permanent / concealed capacity and should the house burn down due to an electrical fire, it's a great way to lose your life savings when they don't pay.
https://www.electricianstoday.com.au/blog/electrical-safety-….
Electrical safety tips
* Do not use extension cords as a substitute for permanent wiring.
* Do not run cords through ceilings, under floors or in walls. If a cord is covered or is in an area of reduced airflow, heat can build up and cause an electrical fire.
* Do not use a single extension cord for more than one appliance.
* Do not attach cords to walls or floors with staples or nails, which may damage wires in the cord and in the walls.
* Do not run cords across doorways or aisles where they may cause tripping and become damaged.
* If a cord is being used in an area where there’s water or excessive heat, make sure you use one that is approved for those conditions.
* To prevent potential overheating, ensure the cord is completely uncoiled.
* Never use a cord that is damaged or feels hot.
* Never remove the third ground prong to force a three-prong plug into a two-prong power outlet.
* Unplug extension cords when not in use.
* Never join two or more extension cords together.@MrFrugalSpend: That’s how almost all downlights are installed these days, they even sell them with the lead already attached:
https://harveynormanlighting.com.au/product/phl902-white-tri…
https://www.sparkydirect.com.au/p/-NLS-20111-30461-Combo-10W…
@[Deactivated]: I am fully aware of that, it is not the same thing as using an extension cord hat you rig up yourself to a non-socketed light, particularly if you are not an electrician, have a loose / hot connection, in a hot crawl space!
@MrFrugalSpend: weird so I can have an extension cord indefinitely ran on the floor of my house, but as soon as I 'permanently' install it it catches fire? A downlight consumes such little electricity that the risk of fire is zero, even if you ran that cable through a batt of insulation.
@Keplaffintech: Whilst I agree it is unlikely, it is still unlawful and risk is certainly not zero. Presuming we are still talking about using an extension cord in the roof space for a light, it could get damaged (e.g. stepped on against a roof batten), be a poor connection (hot joint) combined with the extensive heat of the roof on a hot day, run for a long period of time, without ability to dissipate the heat and there is no easily visible supervision of its long-term use etc… .and it's unlawful for the ~1 in 10,000 (or whatever it is?) because if we all did it would mean several more incidents.
@MrFrugalSpend: hot joint would be due to improper installation which has nothing to do with the cable type, and an extension cord is much more likely to be trodden on when it's on the floor in your house. Why is it okay for a downlight to come from the factory with a 3 pin plug on a 1m cord?
I get that it's illegal, but my point is that it's not dangerous..
I can't even remember the last time I've seen a Mitre 10 store
That's the problem, I buy 3m command strip from mitre 10 1z after dropping my wife. That thing in the shelf for so long the glue already not sticky.
Your wife must be very light if 3m command strip can pick her up after you dropped her.
Maybe it's an unbranded 3 metre command strip?
Now this makes no sense. Going to be a long night I feel.
There's a good one in Geelong.
$6 for 5m
https://www.mitre10.com.au/arlec-domestic-extension-lead-10a…2.5x length for 2x price
Personally, I prefer leads with 'piggyback' sockets,
so as to not waste a power-socket.Bunnings price beat?
Fk Bunnings
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Aren't the plugs sealed on the leads? How are you reusing them for your LEDs exactly?