Fallingditch Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 My new build is three storey. I fitted an 80w warm white LED floodlight, 14m up at the apex (unable to say how many lumens). Controlled by a separate PIR controller. Sourced it from ebay. It lasted two months. I am very happy with the level of illumination it gave. and the warm white light colour. But refitting it will be (ahem) a pain. So I want to buy a replacement which is likely to last. Anyone have any experience of a reliable, higher power, warm white LED floodlight?
Barney12 Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 Steinel are expensive but absolutely bullet proof in my experience. https://www.fastlec.co.uk/lighting-floodlights-led-floodlights-steinel-led-floodlights/
ProDave Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 Why did it need to be that high. I would go no higher than you are comfortable with on a 2 section ladder. That 14M would probably need my 3 section ladder and it becomes harder.
Fallingditch Posted December 17, 2017 Author Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) Aesthetics, I suppose you'd say. It was installed when we had a cherry picker. I didn't expect it to blow that quickly. I agree with you about two section ladders. You won't catch me up a three section. I will have to find a window cleaner/electrician. Edited December 17, 2017 by Fallingditch
ProDave Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 That house would look right, with a little door in that gable end to give access to the light from the loft space 1
MikeSharp01 Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 7 hours ago, ProDave said: That house would look right, with a little door in that gable end to give access to the light from the loft space + a little joist above the door with a block an tackle to lift the flour sacks up to the roof space. 1
PeterW Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 1 hour ago, MikeSharp01 said: + a little joist above the door with a block an tackle to lift the flour sacks up to the roof space. Or to lift you up to change the bulb in the light ......
ProDave Posted December 17, 2017 Posted December 17, 2017 I envisage a trap door, and a clever hinge mechanism to lower the light fitting into the door opening for servicing. The beam for the block and tackle would make it look the part.
Fallingditch Posted December 20, 2017 Author Posted December 20, 2017 On 17/12/2017 at 18:30, MikeSharp01 said: + a little joist above the door with a block an tackle to lift the flour sacks up to the roof space. Flour sacks go up the front LOL
MikeSharp01 Posted December 20, 2017 Posted December 20, 2017 Ah - now it all makes so much more sense.
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