Outside lights :-(

 
Many years ago, I put some outside lights on our arbor, and they
are falling apart (mainly corrosion).  I want some SIMPLE and
compact ones about the level of 20W halogen, and preferably 12V.
The ones we have at present are 'ship-style', but I can't find
any like that any more.

Any ideas of where to look?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

 On 19/09/2011 17:58, nmm1@cam.ac.uk wrote:

Not sure if they are in your area, but you could try electrical
suppliers such as TLC
(http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_External_Index/index.html )
and QVS (http://www.qvsdirect.com/Lighting-OUTDOOR-c-255.html ).

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Jeff

 
Have you thought about solar powered lights?
I have an old version of this
 http://www.maplin.co.uk/80-led-solar-floodlight-with-pir-385017
Just 40 led but it gives quite a good light, I charged the batteries
when I bought it 2 1/2 years ago and never touched them since, the
light is movement activated.
You just have to make sure that the solar collector is large enough,
some are pathetic,
The wife bought 2 "Hanging lanterns", I've seen better glow worms.
Try searching Google images for solar outside lighting, might give you
some ideas.
David

 
I am sorry for being unclear, but clearly I was!

The arbor is right next to a building with power, and I have already
fed a 12 volt supply to it.  Also, I want something like half a
dozen 20W lights, which is way above most solar lights, and
under an arbor is very shaded anyway.  Most seriously, I need to
put the lights on the side of 3"x3" posts, which is the real killer.
Almost all lights are either 4+" or fancy "coach lights", and I
have no desire to pretend to run an eighteenth century brothel!

What I really want is a small, simple light fitting for attaching
to a wall (surface mounting) that takes a 12V supply.  I could
sacrifice the last, but I want a number of such lights.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

 On 2011-09-19 22:26:08 +0100, nmm1@cam.ac.uk said:


Well, you're no fun!

I don't know if this will answer but have you looked at fittings for
boats, most of which (iirc) run of a 12v supply and are weatherproof if
they're fitted to masts, for example?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon