Outside protection for plug to power laser

[Caggsie1]

I need to advice on what would be the best solution for the following. I have bought a laser for Xmas to be reflected onto the van/house, I am looking To extend the length by buying a box that can plug into the van/house, through a window and then the laser plug to fit into a protected extension box. This is what I think will be fine, but is it? This is just one I’ve seen on Amazon, there are cheaper ones but Ive no idea which is good the protect our and others safety. Thanks in anticipation for advice.
Amazon product ASIN B0062GTL42

 

[rosalan]

In line waterproof cable connectors are available from Screwfix.

 

[Caggsie1]

Thanks rosalan, is it the right thing I’m looking at?

 

[xsparks]

Looks ideal.

 

[Caggsie1]

Thank you, I’ll lookie see from screwfix to see their comparable

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[TheBig1]

The kit in your picture is exactly what i use and have done safely for several years. There is a flexible seal to keep water out and you can padlock it closed for safety

 

[mitzimad]

what voltage is the lazer might be 5 or 12v

 

[sdc77]

Thank you, I’ll lookie see from screwfix to see their comparable

A quick word re the screwfix ones. They are fine but we have 4 of their double sockets dotted around the outside of the house and on the pagola. On 2 of the sockets the clips that hold them shut have snapped. They wernt getting abused at the time and although I know we can change them I can't be bothered as they still stay closed and are fine.

 

[Caggsie1]

what voltage is the lazer might be 5 or 12v

5v- sorry but what is the relevancy, other than I think 12v is higher than 5v. I don’t know much else so a genuine question. Would I be able to run from 12v socket too?

 

[Caggsie1]

Also the box say requires an ip44 rated protection system, the fact the above is ip54 rated is it better protected?

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[mitzimad]

you could run of a usb if the ampage is low enough

 

[TheBig1]

aldi have the waterproof box kits in from tomorrow at £25
the kit includes the box, a 6m 4way extension lead, a timer and a safety rcd
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[scotjimland]

Also the box say requires an ip44 rated protection system, the fact the above is ip54 rated is it better protected?

the second digit is the moisture protection

IP Ratings - what they mean.


First Digit (intrusion protection)

1. No special protection<
2. Protection from a large part of the body such as a hand (but no protection from deliberate access); from solid objects greater than 50mm in diameter.
3. Protection against fingers or other object not greater than 80mm in length and 12mm in diameter.
4. Protection from entry by tools, wires etc, with a diameter of 2.5 mm or more.
5. Protection against solid bodies larger than 1mm (eg fine tools/small etc).
6. Protected against dust that may harm equipment.
7. Totally dust tight.

Second Digit (moisture protection)

1. No protection.
2. Protection against condensation
3. Protection against water droplets deflected up to 15° from vertical
4. Protected against spray up to 60° from vertical.
5. Protected against water spray from all directions.
6. Protection against low pressure water jets (all directions)
7. Protection against strong water jets and waves.
8. Protected against temporary immersion.
9. Protected against prolonged effects of immersion under pressure.

 

[pappajohn]

I would certainly use ip65 in an unprotected environment..... ie: open outdoors. ... Just for the water protection alone.

 

[autorouter]

For proper protection, make sure the outdoor circuit has a Residual Current Device (RCD). This is a device that senses if electric current is leaking out of the cable to somewhere it shouldn't. From someone's hand to the ground, for example. It protects against electric shock. Outdoors, in the wet, these things can save lives.

If your house wiring is modern, it will have one or two RCDs protecting all the circuits in the house. You can recognise them because they will have a 'test' button in the main distribution box ('consumer unit').

If not, you can buy a plug that has an RCD built into it.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/masterplug-rcd-plug/44855

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