120 v. underwater lighting

[LABRADORCOASTER]

Good day all,

I built 3 underwater lights last year to allow me to do a wharf inspection. Needed to take pics/video etc.

I live in a isolated region,, supplies are limited or a long time coming.

I used 3'' ABS pipe, ordinary florescent bulbs and hooked it up with good quality new rubber coated 12/3 cord (75'long).

I put a GFCI plug on it.

It all worked fine but I am wondering how stupid a move it is/was.

I am planning to do another inspection next week. Am I pushing my luck, are there other things I could do to make it safer.

OR, should I never use it again and take the time to modify it for 12 volt DC. LED's etc

I would appreciate your opinions.

thanks,

Wilson

 

[porgyhunter]

I have to hand it to your ingenuity. I've done some experimentation with 50watt leds. Seems thats all they sell in harwarestores. they don't seem to cut thru murk good luck