Julie,

(1) Where are you planning to install these lights?

We have a heated outbuilding and I plan to use it out there.

(2) If you are installing them inside a house, why do you need a plug and
socket instead of wiring them into the main lighting circuit? So you can
only use in spring, and store for the rest of the year?

I wanted a plug and socket so I can have more flexibility in adjusting
height and also so they can be put away or moved as needed.


I have read your previous thread about lack of sunlight, which also implies
lack of domestic lighting.

I am guessing that you are building some form of light box for use inside
the house to bring on seedlings?

Yes I am making an open top light box with fan ventilation for
seedlings.


I am a little concerned that because (I am presuming) they will be used for
raising seedlings that they will be in a humid environment (which seedlings
normally like) which may exceed the IP20 rating.

The environment in which they will be used will not be too humid. The
seedlings are well up and should not need to much and with the
ventilation and the open top of the light box the Light fixture itself
should not be exposed to excess


HTH
Dave R

Thanks a bunch. If you need any other details Please let me know.

Cheers
Julie