Indicator lamp

[john4703]

I've bought a summerhouse (blame the wife not me) and I've installed a few lights and sockets.
I suppose I have to stop the criticism by saying the feed is in SWA from a 16a RCBO in the house and the lights have a FCU with a 5a fuse.
I've also installed a fan heater that has a thermostat so obviously switches off when the summerhouse is nice and warm.
I've put in a switch with a small neon indicator to control the socket for the fire but as a summerhouse has lots of windows it is very easy not to see the small neon light.
I'd like to add a much more substantial light to warn me that the fire has power as I don't want to leave it on overnight etc.
A few years ago the obvious thing to install would have been a batten lamp holder and a 15watt lamp. Not very neat but very easy to see.
Is there a better suggestion? I need something obvious but preferably also neat.

 

[Robin0577]

Something like this https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pilot-light-complete-units/7637946/ mounted in something like this https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/3308414/?tpr=1 ?

 

[JohnD]

you can get 230v LED indicators in panel-mount holders or surface mount. They are quite noticeable and the service life is much longer than neons, without dimming. There are a few specialist suppliers with vast ranges (some are very expensive). I can't remember where I got mine from. I would probably have looked at RS and Maplin (RIP) as well.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

What about a neon switch in the house in the supply to the summerhouse? It's sensible to have a DP switch to isolate it anyway.

 

[JohnW2]

A few years ago the obvious thing to install would have been a batten lamp holder and a 15watt lamp. Not very neat but very easy to see. Is there a better suggestion? I need something obvious but preferably also neat.

I suppose that depends on what you would regard as 'neat'. There is almost an unlimited number of light fittings which can take LED lamps/bulbs as well as fittings with built-in LEDs - both varying widely in size, shape and appearance.

Have you considered installing, in an appropriate place, a light fitting which 'matched' whatever lights you already have in the summerhouse? That would presumably 'look right'. With a little bit of fiddling (probably involving a relay) you could even having it coming on with the other lights, as well as coming on (on its own) when the fire was on.

Kind REgards, John

 

[john4703]

I suppose that depends on what you would regard as 'neat'. There is almost an unlimited number of light fittings which can take LED lamps/bulbs as well as fittings with built-in LEDs - both varying widely in size, shape and appearance.

Have you considered installing, in an appropriate place, a light fitting which 'matched' whatever lights you already have in the summerhouse? That would presumably 'look right'. With a little bit of fiddling (probably involving a relay) you could even having it coming on with the other lights, as well as coming on (on its own) when the fire was on.

Kind REgards, John

Thanks John,
Using a matching fitting would solve my problem of wanting something neat.
John

 

[SFK]

John,
As a different suggestion, how about replacing the Switch you are currently using with a "Timeguard Electronic Boost Switch".
The light is very bright (a bit too bright for me), and also by using the 4hour version you can ensure that you will never leave it on.
When you need heat, you select how long you want the heater to be powered (1, 2,3, or 4hrs) and the it provides power until counts down to zero
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_I...MIhbmltar-3QIVguR3Ch2E8wxdEAAYASAAEgIgg_D_BwE

https://www.google.com/search?q=TGBt5&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-ab
SFK