Hi all,

First off - this is just pre-wriring, I have not yet connected anything to the mains! I have done a lot of this stuff before so I am confident of what I can / cannot do.

I am (today) installing an outdoor pointpoint for my outdoor Hue lightstrip, and have a question.  I have a proper outdoor power-point (HPM from Mitre 10) and I have installed the backplate complete with the little plastic 'funnel' that goes both into the wall and the back of the unit, which the wire passes through, I assume to help top moisture / water entering behind the unit.

However, am I also required to run sealant around the unit?  I know they are IP53 rated, but does that mean they can deal with direct rain against the unit? Or does I need to seal around the unit to protect further?

Many thanks!!!