The Southport BID funded Christmas Light Tree outside the Atkinson is already broken.

Pictures clearly show that a electrical connection box is for indoor use.

The box is open to the elements.

Pictured at 3am this morning the top section of lights had malfunctioned.

No figures have been released by the BID as to how much the tree cost.

Many town centre shopkeepers are unhappy about the BID levy that they are forced to pay.

Shocking

Originally Posted by pentire

Shocking

Surprise, surprise. . . I'm amazed that it lasted so long. I thought the braindead morons that inhabit the town centre would have attacked it by now.

The IP44 marking means it's suitable for outdoor use. The technical info given shows expected conditions for indoor use, expected conditions can't be given for outdoor use as it depends on weather conditions, temperature etc, which vary greatly. If it was for indoor use only it would be required to state "For indoor use only", however it is IP44 marked which means fine for outdoor use.

Originally Posted by pentire

Shocking

You would if you put your hand on it.

been told this was sourced and purchased from spain .bit different weather there from here at xmas.is this true.if so why not from a british manufacturer,and how long did it take to purchase in the sun?

The cone looks crap in daylight and now crap at night too. At least when the lights fail on a real tree you still have something festive to look at. Not just a meccano set.

Originally Posted by Benniuk

The IP44 marking means it's suitable for outdoor use. The technical info given shows expected conditions for indoor use, expected conditions can't be given for outdoor use as it depends on weather conditions, temperature etc, which vary greatly. If it was for indoor use only it would be required to state "For indoor use only", however it is IP44 marked which means fine for outdoor use.

Why let the facts get in the way of a good non-story?

Fairy lights always fail just before the big day.

All up and running again today.

What a load of bloody sad whingers
there are here. Something has gone wrong
and you jump with your , should have
done this should have done that. Of course
you all know better , then get off your arse
and do it yourself.
Not everyone can walk on bleeding water.
So I say , hope you can solve problems
soon .

ip 44 is not waterproof....who ever is reponsible for this shame should be sacked....southport should of had a proper a christmas tree not this sad tragic embarrassment.....shame for everybody involved,,,that includes the destruction of the town centre

Originally Posted by thediscovolante

ip 44 is not waterproof....who ever is reponsible for this shame should be sacked....southport should of had a proper a christmas tree not this sad tragic embarrassment.....shame for everybody involved,,,that includes the destruction of the town centre

https://www.lyco.co.uk/advice/ip44-l...rs-our-top-10/

The IP44 rating is common in outdoor lighting. If you need to jet-clean the light fitting or immerse it in water you’ll need a greater level of protection, but for most purposes the IP44 specification will suffice.

Originally Posted by thediscovolante

ip 44 is not waterproof....who ever is reponsible for this shame should be sacked....southport should of had a proper a christmas tree not this sad tragic embarrassment.....shame for everybody involved,,,that includes the destruction of the town centre

You talk of shame and embarrassment yet you can't even construct a sentence using the correct words.

Originally Posted by salus.populi

You talk of shame and embarrassment yet you can't even construct a sentence using the correct words.

why do councillors seek to denigrate others literacy,and seek personal insult and deprecation when faced with other point of view .that is just plain discrimination and bullying.and borders on sociopathic tendancies!