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On 20 Oct, 13:16, Calvin wrote:
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My kids have started to love having something of a disco session in
our back room, which is really fun and energetic for them now the
evenings are shorter. �We've got a cheap ( 4.99) plug in disco light
which is OK, but I'd like to do something more for them (perhaps for
Christmas).
In that room there are two redundant (in that we don't use them, but
they do work) wall mounted lights. �Does anyone know of a product that
I could replace these lights with that might give something of a disco
effect?
Most "proper" disco lights that I've seen are mains driven. �Is there
any reason why something like this couldn't be fitted to the lighting
circuit?
If I'm barking up a completely nuts tree, let me know.
Thanks!
Matt
I can't see why something like the "4-Light DJ Sequencer" from Maplin
couldn't be bolted to the wall in place of a wall light (proper switch
mind - not a dimmer). �The main power draw is 4 * 60W lamps = 240W
which is quite a lot but not huge although you could fit lower wattage
bulbs if desired. �At only �30 it seems like quite good fun - if
you're a kid or a grown-up acting like one.
Yes, that's the sort of thing. Are there no problems with the lack of
an earth on the lighting circuits?
Would the same apply to something more like http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43718
?
Thanks
Matt
That depends. Firstly on whether you have an earth or not (some
installations do, some don't depending on age). Secondly on whether
the luminaires require one or not. It's impossible to tell from the
Maplin online descriptions, you'd need to go into a store, get one out
of the box and examine it.
The unit you mention doesn't even say if it's mains powered or not so
you'd really need to eyeball it. Anyway I only chose Maplin as an
example, in practice I'm sure you can find a mains powered, non-earth
requiring if you need it, disco light to bolt on the wall. Remember
that you probably only have 5A (1.150kW) available on the lighting
circuit including all of your other luminaires so you might not want
to get too carried away.