Floodlight issues

[jcaan]

Hi guys

2 weeks ago ,I basically replaced a previous external standard light that was outside the house near the door with a 50w PIR floodlight. I kept the same cable that was connected to a switch inside . I attached the new floodlight using wago connections with new and old cable. Put it nicely in a junction box.

It is rated IP66. Also its under a canopy so hardly got any water etc on it.

It was working absolutely fine. However now it's coming on dim as shown In the attachment.

What could be the issue ? Did it need a fuse switch? Etc.

 

[Jurassicspark]

It was working absolutely fine. However now it's coming on dim as shown In the attachment

You mean dim with the switch off?

Or with it turned on?

 

[Murdochcat]

Maybe it’s failed. Or it’s been switched off

50w led floodlight will be very bright - are you sure it’s 50w?

 

[jcaan]

Maybe it’s failed. Or it’s been switched off

50w led floodlight will be very bright - are you sure it’s 50w?

Yes it is. Its this exact one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D46H355S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'll just get a replacement from amazon. But I just wanted to make sure I'm not doing something wrong ie maybe needs a fuse switch or socket etc.

 

[Murdochcat]

£11.99 - talk about cheap carp

Get a refund and buy something with a 3 year warranty

 

[blup]

Faulty led module, get it replaced under warranty

 

[jcaan]

Yeaah I would have thought it would've lasted more than 2 weeks ! Lol

 

[sparkymarka]

Look at VTAC

 

[AndyPRK]

Get a refund

Buy something else

 

[FrodoOne]

Get a refund

Buy something else

IMHO the best Floodlight fitting is one that uses one, or more, PAR38 LEDs,
which are easily replaced
(See https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=par38+led&crid=T6EUFOK5HF1L&sprefix=par38+led,aps,342&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 )

If you require it to be activated by a Sensor
you will need to install a separate Sensor.

This is a good idea,
since, when (not if) one device fails,
you do not need to replace the other.

 

[AndyPRK]

Not sure that link worked as u intended.

R7s LEDs aren’t bad these days. And so easy to replace

 

[opps]

Look at VTAC

A while back, I fitted an LED floodlight in my local pub. It went dim after a handful of weeks. The landlord took it back for a replacement. That went dim after about 2 weeks.

Based on advice here (possibly your's), I got him to order a VTAC. I have no idea how long it will last but it has a 5 year warranty, and a Samsung chip rather than a pants Chinese one..