Using the wrong extension lead for your outdoor lights could be dangerous and ruin your equipment – this is the IP rating to look for

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If you’ve got space outdoors, autumn is the ideal time to transform it for cosy evening gatherings. You’ll need to find a way to illuminate the space, though – and for that, chances are, you’ll need to know what extension lead to use for outdoor lighting.

Choose the wrong kind, and your garden lighting ideas could go to waste – not just from a safety point of view (although that's the most important factor), but to extend the lifespan of your lights, too. It’s especially crucial as we head into the colder, wetter winter months.