GOOD QUALITY dawn-dusk outside wall light recommendations?

[ChrisOxford]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a good quality wall light to illuminate the path to my front drive.

I want something that will accept something like a 60W GLS lamp or CFL equivalent, rather than a linear halogen "floodlight" bulb, and one that has a built-in dawn-dusk sensor.

I recently bought an "IQ Options Wharf bulkhead-style" fitting with a plug-in sensor, for about £24 from Screwfix, but frankly the quality is absolute @%&* and I can't seeing it lasting out the 12-month guarantee. All the plastic lugs that hold the terminal block and lampholder in place have already cracked, as have the corners of the glass. The sensor also fills up with water when it rains.

Any suggestions, please? I'm happy to spend up to £50 or so for something that will last.

BTW, I'm aware of Part P of the Building Regs etc. etc.

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[RF Lighting]

Personally I'd opt for a seperate photocell and bulkhead fitting.

Zodion are the best on the market, and the most commonly used.

I'd use something like a PL bulkhead or floodlight.

I really like low energy floodlights, they are reliable, the lamps well outlast their halogen counterpart, and they are cheap to run.

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[ChrisOxford]

Thanks for the info

I like your idea of a separate sensor, as that opens up many more options.

I can also get an OEM sensor which you can retrofit to non-sensor luminaires, like this one: http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Electric...rs/ETERNA/EMPC/displayProduct.jsp?sku=LA02802

Any ideas for something a bit more decorative?

Cheers,
Chris.

 

[RF Lighting]

In my experience the magic eye type photocells like the one in your link tend not to be as reliable as a proper photocell, and they can also have problems switching low energy lamps.

As for a decorative fittings, you can use whatever you like.

A coach lantern fitted with a low energy lamp looks nice.

 

[DESL]

I can also get an OEM sensor which you can retrofit to non-sensor luminaires, like this one: http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Electric...rs/ETERNA/EMPC/displayProduct.jsp?sku=LA02802

Problem with this type of sensor is achieving the appropriate IP rating

 

[ChrisOxford]

A belated thanks, Robin.

Their range looks superb. Expensive, but good value if they last. Definitely what I'll go for when the Screwfix one dies.

Cheers,
Chris.