wiring a floodlight

[dave151]

appriciated but I did ask in what ways is it bad, I know your the experts but you could at least tell me why I shouldn't use what I have bought rather then simply give me short shrift or else how can I learn. I already have the wire and plug now so im probally going to go ahead and electrocute myself

 

[CallEdsFirst]

at least tell me why I shouldn't use what I have bought rather then simply give me short shrift

I refuse to have any accusation of "short shrift" levied at anyone in here!

The shortest reply was:

take it back and get one without a PIR

which was still fairly comprehensive!

or else how can I learn.

Be prepared to listen or buy a book that won't mind if you wanna argue

I already have the wire and plug now so im probally going to go ahead and electrocute myself

Is this a threat? Do I look like the samaritans?

Playing nicely, here's a brief guide to lighting, info that it has taken people years to accumulate, you shall have in 13 seconds:

1. Flood Lighting = flooding a large area, almost always outdoors, with light, eg 150 floodlight

1a. Security Flood Lighting = movement sensitive to deter entry into

2. Task Lighting = Task specific, to illuminate a task.

3. Amenity Lighting = Lighting that covers a general area and the amenities within it.

You have option one, with a movement sensor that comprises probably 50% of the value of the fitting if not more, that you want to disable.

You need a combination of options two and three, preferably independently switched, and suitably rated.

Failing this, stop asking in here what to do if you have already made your mind up/purchased goods etc. I'm not here to annoy, just help. Read the topic over and see what you think.