External lights
- Thread starter Camalot
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I bought one recently from the rainforest. Half lantern pir.
You want it on all the time when its dark or just when someone is near?
That sounds rather more specialist than any I can ever remember seeing in any of the DIY stores and online catalogues I've looked at, I'm guessing it would either have to be a double bulb or using a dimmable LED these days.
You're after fittings with both a photocell for dusk to dawn activation and PIR for movement, like these - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lig...+8W+LED+Photocell+&+PIR+Coach+Lantern+/p56948
Hi,
This is something i was after,
http://www.greenlighting.co.uk/products-overview/p-lux/
Just a bit expensive for outside lights!
This is something i was after,
http://www.greenlighting.co.uk/products-overview/p-lux/
Just a bit expensive for outside lights!
We have a couple of these: http://www.diy.com/departments/blooma-aleus-black-external-wall-light/710564_BQ.prd
Comes on dimmed when it gets dark, then goes max brightness when triggered on motion. Good for use by your door. From B&Q, quality is good all things considered.
Comes on dimmed when it gets dark, then goes max brightness when triggered on motion. Good for use by your door. From B&Q, quality is good all things considered.
Hi,
Many thanks, these seem just what i'm after. Not too expenive either. Do they take LED bulbs?
LED bulbs and dimmers will cause issues due to the little power the LED bulbs require. However, after trying a few, i found this Phillips one to work the best in mine: http://www.diy.com/departments/philips-edison-screw-cap-e27-6w-led-gls-light-bulb/1136952_BQ.prd
There's a slightly brighter one if required: http://www.diy.com/departments/philips-edison-screw-cap-e27-9w-led-gls-light-bulb/1136987_BQ.prd
It may take a little while to "tune" the dimmer to a point where it doesn't flicker when dimmed.
Note: I've linked the bulbs to B&Q for ease of ordering with the light, but these bulbs can be picked up a little cheaper elsewhere i'm sure.
I have an led bulb that has issues when used on a dimmer in my house but on my outside light with has a dusk and full power function it works a treat , the outside light is as old as the house which is 22 years old.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-50W-LE...hash=item419eb88931:m:m9PcbXBdGfcc7tLD49tgsxQ
Installed one of these about 2 years ago, works perfectly. You can adjust the following..
-Darkness setting
-Movement sensitivity
-Time light stays on for
Edit, bit cheaper, different colour.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Watts-...5773bec&pid=100005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=201435626089
Installed one of these about 2 years ago, works perfectly. You can adjust the following..
-Darkness setting
-Movement sensitivity
-Time light stays on for
Edit, bit cheaper, different colour.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Watts-...5773bec&pid=100005&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=201435626089
Basically there are 3 settings via little dials on the light for:
1. Dusk to Dawn sensitivity
2. Length of time it stays at full brightness when triggered before going back to dimmed
3. Dimmed level
It's the dimmed level that you have to play around with. Dimmed too much it will flicker, too little and there's not much difference from full brightness. Took me about 5 minutes to get right, I can take a picture of my settings to make it easier for you if you want, just let me know.
Hi,
That would be great, many thanks!
I've placed an order for 3, just need to arrange for an electrician to come fit them now!
I need something like this to go on a low wall. Could you tell me how far away the PIR activates at around 2ft in height if you've not already put it up.