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Replacing deck lights

Barlett · 2020-06-25 12:01:47

Hi folks, we bought a house last year - it has a big deck out the back that I’m currently rejuvenating, the only issue is the deck lights. There are old leds installed on a chain that have all blown, a lot of the screws for the decking are worn so taking up planks without damaging them will be quite difficult. Do I have to…

25-06-2020 1:01pm

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Barlett

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Hi folks, we bought a house last year - it has a big deck out the back that I’m currently rejuvenating, the only issue is the deck lights. There are old leds installed on a chain that have all blown, a lot of the screws for the decking are worn so taking up planks without damaging them will be quite difficult. Do I have to replace the whole set or is it possible to cut the cables to the sealed individual spotlights and attach it to new ones?

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You'll get it very hard to keep your joints water proof. Stick up a few photos and we may be able to advise on cable routing.

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