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Looking to make my own extension lead

  • 19-08-2025 12:21PM
    #1
    Username202401
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi everyone,

    I need to make my own extension lead as I need to power some light that are placed 1-2m apart.

    I know Lidl has 'magic sockets ' which were 4 electrical sockets spaced 1m. I'm looking to recreate something like this.

    Ideally I will purchase from https://cpc.farnell.com/

    The lights are approx 45W each.

    Thanks



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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,348 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    For indoor or outdoor use? To be portable/movable or fixed into position?

    If you had planned on making a daisy-chain of leads then the tricky part is making a solid connection with two leads coming out of a device which wasn't designed to take two leads. For that reason - even if it's for indoor use - you might need to look at waterproof boxes with glands as these would be robust enough to withstand movement while also giving you good levels of insulation.



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