low energy pir floodlight ?

[george07]

im after a low energy pir floodlight prob 500watt equivalent in brightness to lets say a halogen etc but want a fitting with much cheaper efficient running costs the application is for the rear of my house for security as well as entertainment etc ...anyone reccommend any such product & where i can purchase from cheers again guys

 

[wingcoax]

To start with, you can only fit 150 watt in a domestic situation. If you want economy try one of the new LED security lights. Also if this is a new installation you may have to inform your local building control and pay them the required bung.(sorry; i mean fee)

 

[george07]

wing its just a refurb house thats had a full rewire inc security lighting..+ why is 150w the max cheers

 

[automationman]

This may help http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/...ixia-180-degree-pir-floodlight-with-led's.asp


It is worth looking up Part L of the building regs. There are regulations for external lighting but require careful reading/interpretation.

 

[automationman]

Sorry, internet slow this evening resulting in me double posting..

This may help http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/...ixia-180-degree-pir-floodlight-with-led's.asp


It is worth looking up Part L of the building regs. There are regulations for external lighting but require careful reading/interpretation.

 

[flameport]

why is 150w the max

Energy efficiency. It's not 150w any more either - now 100w.

Halogen floodlights are grossly inefficient. Most of them are installed incorrectly, and are massively overpowered.
The correct location for them is at roof level, with the light pointing staight down. Any kind of angle and this just means the light beams into your neighbours window or is a hazard to passing traffic.

As for security - a light will do nothing to improve security. It just allows criminals to see what they are doing.

This has some guidance: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/domestic_building_compliance_guide_2010.pdf
Section 12, Page 123.