Prettyish outdoor halogen lamp

[boghog]

Hi
Are there any outdoor lights that take a halogen (or output similar light) and don't look like a standard floodlight? Why is it that all good looking outdoor lights (like lanterns) have the same output as a candle and all the halogen outdoor lamps look like prison lights?

 

[vibrobullit407]

How about something like this, http://www.lightingstyles.co.uk/Ext...rden-Floodlights/Exterior-_150w_Flood_sam.htm

 

[ericmark]

Mainly because once one reaches 150W one has to apply for permission to use the lamps. It is unlikely it will be granted for domestic so why make lamps at 150W and above for domestic use?

There are many lamps which can exceed the light output of the halogen lamps I use a 70W Metal Halide, although in my case it is a standard flood there is no reason why the control gear could not be built into another type of lamp.

 

[boghog]

How about something like this, http://www.lightingstyles.co.uk/Ext...odlights/Exterior-_150w_Flood_sam.htm[/QUOTE]
Indeed, that is not too bad, but I will have a hard time getting it past the missus.
I think something that looks more like this http://www.lightingstyles.co.uk/Ext...ARDEN-WALL-LIGHTS/Winchester_Wall_Lantern.htm would stand more chance.

 

[boghog]

Mainly because once one reaches 150W one has to apply for permission to use the lamps. It is unlikely it will be granted for domestic so why make lamps at 150W and above for domestic use?

There are many lamps which can exceed the light output of the halogen lamps I use a 70W Metal Halide, although in my case it is a standard flood there is no reason why the control gear could not be built into another type of lamp.

What do you mean you need permission to use lamps over 150W? Surely you can buy a 600W halogen floodlight in B&Q and use it in your rear garden.

 

[vibrobullit407]

Mainly because once one reaches 150W one has to apply for permission to use the lamps. It is unlikely it will be granted for domestic so why make lamps at 150W and above for domestic use?

There are many lamps which can exceed the light output of the halogen lamps I use a 70W Metal Halide, although in my case it is a standard flood there is no reason why the control gear could not be built into another type of lamp.

What do you mean you need permission to use lamps over 150W? Surely you can buy a 600W halogen floodlight in B&Q and use it in your rear garden.

It does not comply with part L of the building regs. You should not need any more than 150 watts, unless you trying to light a football pitch! I tend to fit a lot of 38W low energy fittings nowadays. They give out plenty of light.

 

[flameport]

Maximum for halogen floodlights is now 100W.
Uncontrolled outside lights are not permitted at all - daylight sensors are always required.
Halogen and other grossly inefficient lights must also have movement sensors so they only operate when people are in the vicinity.

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• flameport
• 17 Jun 2012
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[ban-all-sheds]

Surely you can buy a 600W halogen floodlight in B&Q and use it in your rear garden.

You can also buy bricks, sand, cement, timber, windows, electrical accessories, doors, stairs, roofing tiles, gas boilers, radiators, copper pipe, bathroom accessories and kitchens in B&Q.

That does not mean that you can use them to build a house in your rear garden without permission.