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On Saturday, 1 September 2018 13:24:47 UTC+1, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

Neighbour asked me if I could extend the lead to a garden spotlight
he'd bought. Couldn't remember where from.

Brought it round to today after having measured how long a lead he
wanted. Sounds simple enough. Except...

It looks quite well made. Diecast metal body with SS allen head screws.

3 LEDs - so not the more usual GU10 or MR16.

And no markings whatsoever on the body or anything on the plain
cardboard box. And no instruction leaflet, according to the neighbour.

Flex from it is 3 core - so assume it is mains? The flex is actually
just over 6 inches long.

Is it legal to retail something like this with no markings on it -
like voltage etc - and perhaps a CE or whatever label?

No. But there's a fair amount of nonconforming electrical stuff out
there. Trading standards are often uninterested. Try 12v, if it does
nothing it'll be 240. Given its lack of certification you'd best check
it meets the requirements before installing.


Thanks - and did try 12 v from the bench top supply. A flick on and off
from the LEDs suggested mains. Which it is. Earth has continuity to body.

Thought I'd take it apart to fit the longer flex. No chance. The three
LEDs are potted in making it impossible. Although likely nice and water
tight.

I'm not installing it. And will point out it's at owner's risk. No kids
around there, luckily. I do know the mains to the garden is properly
protected, though.

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