Deck lights

mushtafa · 5 May 2023 at 16:36

I'm building a deck and can't decide on deck light spacing.

I'm thinking about 500mm, but wondering if that's too many?

Can you post a pic of yours for inspiration?

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A2BDriver · 5 May 2023 at 21:03

In the decking? I wouldnt personally as it creates a weak point, talking from experience.

mushtafa · 5 May 2023 at 22:03

A2BDriver said:
In the decking? I wouldnt personally as it creates a weak point, talking from experience.

A 25mm hole shouldn't have an effect on decent deck board that's supported properly

A2BDriver · 5 May 2023 at 22:28

mushtafa said:
A 25mm hole shouldn't have an effect on decent deck board that's supported properly

Thats a small light isnt it? Mine are twice the diameter maybe more, might explain it tho.

mushtafa · 5 May 2023 at 22:35

A2BDriver said:
Thats a small light isnt it? Mine are twice the diameter maybe more, might explain it tho.

Yeah, just looking at small LEDs. I can see how 50mm+ could change things

Cornubia · 8 May 2023 at 14:56

From my experience as an electrician buy a few spares. Invariably water will get into them at some point then you'll have the unenviable task of trying to find some replacements that match the hole size and design of the remainder.

For this reason I avoided installing any at my previous place that had a decking.

aVdub · 8 May 2023 at 16:21

Not deck lighting as such, but I use these in the garden and imo less hassle than cutting into decking.

LED Lamps

mushtafa · 9 May 2023 at 07:55

aVdub said:
Not deck lighting as such, but I use these in the garden and imo less hassle than cutting into decking.

LED Lamps

Do you have any pics? What height have you fitted them at?

aVdub · 9 May 2023 at 09:58

mushtafa said:
Do you have any pics? What height have you fitted them at?

At moment I have one on the decking and will get some pics tonight
They do go very bright and the colours are good.

Hawk Tuah · 9 May 2023 at 10:17

I based mine on number of boards rather than a metric spacing. I think it was every 4th board (3 boards between lights). Seemed to look about right.

aVdub · 9 May 2023 at 19:37

mushtafa said:
Do you have any pics? What height have you fitted them at?

Got a quick pic today, in-between lightning.

Idea of size

Hawk Tuah · 9 May 2023 at 20:18

Cutting a hole for that will definitely add a weak point.

mushtafa · 9 May 2023 at 21:40

@aVdub I'd be interested in seeing a pic in the dark to see how it lights it up. Cheers

Hawk Tuah · 9 May 2023 at 22:42

Cornubia said:
From my experience as an electrician buy a few spares. Invariably water will get into them at some point then you'll have the unenviable task of trying to find some replacements that match the hole size and design of the remainder.

For this reason I avoided installing any at my previous place that had a decking.

Agreed. Getting the exact same style, colour, fitting type is a nightmare if one goes.

This was what I did with my decking at the last house. Before someone says one is out of line, that one is on a lower step and it's just the angle of the camera.

aVdub · 10 May 2023 at 04:32

mushtafa said:
@aVdub I'd be interested in seeing a pic in the dark to see how it lights it up. Cheers

Not the best photo's, but hopefully an idea.

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