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i would like all connections at the fittings and no boxes anywhere , the lights do say ip67 which should handle water but im sure your guys experience tells diff story.... im thinking 4 inches of pebbles before sand below lights for little drainage and maybe silicone light and mounting sleeve so hole doesnt fill up as someone suggests
Hi I=p/u.

The method that works best for me with this type of install is to run a strong tube, maybe water pipe from each light position back to a central point.

When the paving is laid and the holes cut, buy fittings with 1 gland that allow you to replace the cable with another of the required length.

Pull your cable in, fit the lights, take the tubes into an adaptable box with suitable IP rating, fit your transformer or whatever, job done. ( always leave a loop of cable under the fitting or in the box so you can pull the fittings out without having to disconnect.

This way you don't have to worry about underground joints, each fitting can be directly rewired if required, and you won't get many breakdowns.
 
i would like all connections at the fittings and no boxes anywhere , the lights do say ip67 which should handle water but im sure your guys experience tells diff story.... im thinking 4 inches of pebbles before sand below lights for little drainage and maybe silicone light and mounting sleeve so hole doesnt fill up as someone suggests

I have installed the type of light you are going to use and they are ideal for the purpose. In my post above - the adaptable box I mentioned, I fit above ground, on the nearest wall etc.
 
yh she wants no boxes on walls, she a customer who hates seeing cables... im going to ring ansell lighting at 9 oclock to ask if their glands are rated at 1p67 whicj they dont look to be .... but maybe they are lol
 
I would strongly recommend led as halogens will keep blowing and you will be changing them constantly

I would say this is a must, more so if they have young kids. try standing on one with bare feet. you won't be there long before you scream.
A woman had these fitted all round her dinning room floor and her kid stood on one and their skin stuck to the glass.
 

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