LABRADORCOASTER
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Made a newbie mistake and posted this earlier in the wrong forum.
I'm concerned about the possibility of getting ''shocked'' by using my home made lights. I have wired houses, 240, 120 & 12 volt stuff aboard boats, but I question what I have done here...
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, no leaks, good lighting etc, 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
I'm concerned about the possibility of getting ''shocked'' by using my home made lights. I have wired houses, 240, 120 & 12 volt stuff aboard boats, but I question what I have done here...
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, no leaks, good lighting etc, 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