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Arlec Sensor Security Light with Twin LED PAR38 Bulbs - $29.90 @ Bunnings Warehouse

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Arlec Sensor Security Light with Twin LED PAR38 Bulbs - $29.90 @ Bunnings Warehouse
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kirath on 30/04/2016 - 15:49 bunnings.com.au (2056 clicks)
Last edited 30/04/2016 - 17:41 by 1 other user

Same as previous post https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/206273
I saw this at Brendale QLD (Possibly Others)

Arlec MAL300 (cant find any info online)
Spec:
Up to 10m Range
180 degrees lighting
1600lm light output (2 x 10W LED Par38 - 800 per bulb)
IP44 rated
5 secs to 15 minutes
Sensor angle 180deg

I bought this last time and found it to be very good. Colour is cool white (5700K). A couple of connection screws were loose and I had to tighten these.
Review: http://www.davidfindlay.com.au/arlec-20w-led-security-sensor…

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  • pencilman on 30/04/2016 - 15:54
    +3

    Personally hate the Cool White light colour..
    Bought this last time and returned it.
    Very harsh.
    Not good for garden lighting etc.

    • kirath on 30/04/2016 - 15:57
      +3

      Not a big fan of the colour either but at this price I was happy to put up with it. Will move it to the side when I get one that is warm white.

    • whats up skip on 30/04/2016 - 16:11
      +10

      It is a security light, not a garden light. I suspect it aiming to maximize light output for power consumption.

      • v3l0city on 30/04/2016 - 18:48
        +5

        I have three of these

        and the fourth still in box

        they use F.A. power

        are uber bright

        and just work

        • llama on 30/04/2016 - 22:50
          -7

          they use F.A. power

          Sensor lights don't use F.A. power anyway, since they are only on for a minute at a time.

          are uber bright

          ROFL, compared to a candle?

    • eggboi on 30/04/2016 - 23:31
      +5

      put some yellow cellophane over it

      • StewBalls on 01/05/2016 - 13:15

        Try red & you might just get yourself a party going…

        • eggboi on 01/05/2016 - 17:57

          last time i did that, randoms kept knocking on the door asking how much the hookers were.

  • Tony555 on 30/04/2016 - 15:57

    Same price in Mackay

  • [Deactivated] on 30/04/2016 - 16:45
    +1

    Ghastly bluish white light will make your home look like a housing commission block

    • PlagueistheCheap on 30/04/2016 - 17:45
      +4

      Maybe move those rusted cars on blocks from out front and it wont look so bad?

    • v3l0city on 30/04/2016 - 18:51
      +2

      really

      HID at 5500K

      Cree early adopter

      the colour is better then standard par 38 yellow

      maybe you like the 70's look

      esp

      the headlights from lucas, prince of darkness

      :0

      • llama on 30/04/2016 - 22:55
        -3

        HID at 5500K

        Is lame and irrelevant.

        Cree early adopter

        ROFL, what a silly comment.

        the colour is better then standard par 38 yellow

        If you like the ricer look, and to make you house loo like a housing commission block.

        • eggboi on 01/05/2016 - 11:50
          +1

          nice haiku

  • Jase1 on 30/04/2016 - 16:57
    +2

    This appears to be them or the only ones similar online http://www.bunnings.com.au/20w-led-twin-sensor-security-ligh…

    • kirath on 30/04/2016 - 17:51
      +1

      Thanks jase1. Post updated..

  • ssjmark on 30/04/2016 - 17:15
    +3

    Isn't this the normal price?

    • kirath on 30/04/2016 - 17:52
      +1

      Yes it is. There is nothing close to this price so thought this might be useful to someone.

      • spiffycashew on 01/05/2016 - 07:47
        +2

        So is this just free advertising? It might be useful to someone but is it a deal?

        • pmupsinep on 01/05/2016 - 10:12
          -1

          Nope it's the everyday price and not a deal, but it won't stop the mindless drones racing to Bunnings today and getting home with a creepy smug feeling about their impulse buy.

        • StewBalls on 01/05/2016 - 13:13
          +1

          @pmupsinep: If it makes you feel any better, I didn't go to Bunnings today, but I still have a creepy smug feeling…

        • pmupsinep on 01/05/2016 - 13:56
          +1

          @StewBalls: Your browser history may explain that ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • Springfield on 01/05/2016 - 08:02

      You spent $1200 on lights what are going to do with them?
      Have the brightest house in the street or put them on ebay?

  • Mahogany Granger on 30/04/2016 - 20:31

    Do this use power when the lights arent on?

    • llama on 30/04/2016 - 22:55
      -1

      Yes, of course. But not very much (maybe a watt of so).

      • xsacha on 01/05/2016 - 19:05

        Do you know approx. how much of a watt? For solar purposes. 1W standby is 24W/day which might need a 10W panel minimum to cater for days like today. 0.5W standby and I could get away with a 5W panel.

        • llama on 02/05/2016 - 18:39
          -1

          Sorry, I don't know exactly and I don't have a sample to test (if I did have a sample, I could easily check it).

          If power consumption is an issue, buy a decent unit. This Arlec thing is pretty much the cheapest and nastiest device possible to manufacture.

          For all I know, it might be the standard 2 x 120W PAR38 sensor with a resistor across it so that the load is enough to make the sensor work.

          The best way to do it is by using a separate sensor, and then have that unit wired up to switch the lights of your choice (rather than these horrid cheap PAR LED abortions).

        • xsacha on 02/05/2016 - 22:04

          @llama: These combined units seem cheaper than what I can arrange myself. At least with a decent IP44 enclosure. Would prefer IPX6 but oh well.

        • llama on 03/05/2016 - 20:43

          @xsacha:

          Of course the combined units are cheaper. These sensors are pretty horrific, nobody would buy that level of "quality" as a separate unit.

          The general advice is that if you want a good sensor, use a Clipsal Infrascan. Cost about double what this entire unit costs.

  • hockysa on 01/05/2016 - 00:07

    omg I need this, need to replace my ancient one from 1990 that doesn't turn off after its triggered

    thanks OP

    • pmupsinep on 01/05/2016 - 10:15
      -4

      If it's been such a problem for you, why haven't you investigated prices for replacements? Instead of getting all excited when someone posts a product at 100% RRP.

  • foggy10 on 01/05/2016 - 09:56

    Are these ok to be exposed to the outdoors? (ie. rain?) Thinking of putting one on an external wall, but IP44 seems to suggest not the best water proofing?

  • AlisonP on 01/05/2016 - 14:53
    +1

    Good price as the 2 globes bought separately are $26.90.

  • hockysa on 01/05/2016 - 17:04
    +1

    wow so I just got one and boy am I disappointed.

    I remember arlec being a pretty good brand back in the day my old arlec 120w lights around the house have lasted since they were installed 20 odd years ago

    this arlec security light from bunnings is a flimsy, cheap, fragile item is so light it feels like it will crumble under its own weight and probably will after a couple Aussie summers

    The electrics aren't even earthed

    I will be returning mine

    • llama on 02/05/2016 - 02:31
      -1

      The electrics aren't even earthed

      No plastic lights are earthed. That's the whole point of them.

      Your old Arlec 120W PAR38's aren't earthed either.

      • hockysa on 02/05/2016 - 10:41

        my old Arlec has a metal base which was earthed

        was from the 90's possibly the 80's though

  • hanofee on 02/05/2016 - 11:31

    Tempted to get this just for the globes alone (it cost almost same buying without the kit). I want to replace my current ones which are still halogenes.
    Anyone knows a good link for the LED globes similar to this by chance? Btw, mine was the older kit version from Bunnings too from 5-6 years ago, the quality was better, this one looks rather flimsy

    • llama on 02/05/2016 - 18:41
      -1

      Your current sensor probably will not work with LED lamps in it. Not enough load to trigger it properly.

      Many sensors power themselves by using the PAR or Halogen lamp as a kind of resistor. The LEDs will seem like an open circuit to such a circuit, thus the sensor will not operate.

  • Steptoe on 15/08/2016 - 15:57

    Now $34

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