outside pir lights that last longer than 10 months

[SparkyTris]

can anyone reccomend external PIR lights that will last some reasonable length of time? ideally >36 months

 

[ericmark]

In the main it is the mounting which is important, so ingress of water will not flood the electronics. This is asking for problems, as any water will run into the PIR even if it gets in near the lamp, these

have been the standard PIR used for years, with a vent at bottom, so will not allow water to build up. Even a small 1/16 inch hole in bottom can stop water building up.

 

[yorksbuilder]

can anyone reccomend external PIR lights that will last some reasonable length of time? ideally >36 months

One with a PIR which is separate to the light itself

 

[opps]

I had a similar problem with LED security lights failing after >6 months. Someone here recommended the VTAC ones at Toolstation. They have Samsung chips. The warranty is 5 years.

V-TAC LED Floodlight with Samsung Chip IP65

www.toolstation.com

Not sure if they have ones with inbuilt PIRs.

I fitted a cheapo brand from toolstation in my local pub (it is an internal side light). It lasted 5 months. the second version lasted 4 months. Both became incredibly, incredibly dim. The Vtech/Samsung one (also from Toolstation) is now over a year old. In the winter it runs constantly from 4pm to 1AM.

Price wise they are only about 15-20% more expensive than the ones which failed prematurely.

I have only fitted 2 thus far, but I have no complaints.

 

[Murdochcat]

How powerful do you need it?

I have fitted loads of this make

Floodlights - LED lights from the UK lighting manufacturer | Collingwood Lighting

From emphasising particularly attractive architectural elements, to transforming large outdoor spaces like office car parks and college campuses into safer places , floodlights can provide the impressive brilliance needed to highlight great outdoor features. Collingwood's floodlights combine...

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[JohnD]

these View attachment 409786 have been the standard PIR used for years, with a vent at bottom, so will not allow water to build up. Even a small 1/16 inch hole in bottom can stop water building up.

That design looks like the one used on lamp-posts here.