PIR security Light

[ColinJacobson]

A PIR security light that can be switched on permanently. I believe they stay on by switching the main switch on and off quickly.

The lights sold in the sheds appear to be tat and fail quickly. Can anyone recommend a maker and supplier of a decent light?

Thanks.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes, buy from anywhere but the sheds.

 

[ColinJacobson]

Are Screwfix and Tool Station OK for these types of lights?

 

[thornton_chris]

I got 2 from Scrwfix a couple of years ago (I think they were about £10 each).

They both lasted 2 years and worked fine until the bulbs went. The screw to replace the bulbs was carroded beyond repair on both and so they had to go in the bin.

 

[Steve]

screwfix and B&Q sell the same lights.

 

[Taylortwocities]

screwfix and B&Q sell the same lights.

Yes, both are owned by Kingfisher Group plc.

To thornton_chris

When you buy light fittings they will come with the cheapest lamps that they can get. Many die in infancy.

You did well if you got 2 years out of a lamp that has to go from freezing cold (outside) to 600ºC in milliseconds.

Also the screws on a £12 PIR flood won't be made of stainless steel.
Maybe worth popping a squirt of WD40 on those screws next time....

 

[Steve]

I have bought some good lights from B&Q, to be honest. A twin PL bulkhead light I got is holding up well, despite their cheap control gear.

 

[jeepmadmike]

i have given up attempting to buy decent PIR's they all seem to fail after a few months.

the first smiths PIR bulkhead i fitted 25 years ago still functions as it did the day it was first put up. just a few light bulb changes!

 

[RF Lighting]

Clipsall infrascan is the best PIR on the market.

http://www.clipsal.com/trade/__data/page/81/W0000781.pdf

I've installed loads over the years, and never known of any of them failing.

These floods lights are really good too.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/PWPFT500.html

You gets what you pays for.

 

[ColinJacobson]

i have given up attempting to buy decent PIR's they all seem to fail after a few months.

the first smiths PIR bulkhead i fitted 25 years ago still functions as it did the day it was first put up. just a few light bulb changes!

Thanks. Are you saying there are no decent PIR security lights available?

 

[ColinJacobson]

Clipsall infrascan is the best PIR on the market.

http://www.clipsal.com/trade/__data/page/81/W0000781.pdf

I've installed loads over the years, and never known of any of them failing.

Thanks

These floods lights are really good too.

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/PWPFT500.html

You gets what you pays for.

The TLC lamp appears not to be a PIR lamp.

 

[1john]

Perhaps that is why you have been given a link to a stand alone PIR.

 

[wingcoax]

My local supplier is selling Polycarbonate pir's with led's. Not tried them yet but believe they are pretty good.

 

[securespark]

You did well if you got 2 years out of a lamp that has to go from freezing cold (outside) to 600ºC in milliseconds.

I moved into Secure Towers in June 1999, inheriting a floodlight in the back garden. It has done daily service every year since and I have not once changed the lamp.

Can I have a biscuit?

 

[Taylortwocities]

You did well if you got 2 years out of a lamp that has to go from freezing cold (outside) to 600ºC in milliseconds.

I moved into Secure Towers in June 1999, inheriting a floodlight in the back garden. It has done daily service every year since and I have not once changed the lamp.

Can I have a biscuit?

Ahh, they don't make lamps like they used to...