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These modern integrated LED floodlight with over 1600 lumens of light output. The adjustable twin head and 90 degree beam angle allow you to direct the light precisely. Featuring a detection range of 10 metres through 180˚ making it the perfect addition for your home security needs.
- 20W, 1600lm Integrated LED floodlight
- Fully adjustable lamp head
- IP44 Rated
- Detection angle 180˚, Detection Range 10m
- High Impact UV stabilised plastic
This week, and $50 at ALDI.
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-29-…
Bunnings is really extending the middle finger to ALDI this time.
IP44 vs IP54 from Aldi. Would that make a difference or justify Aldi's price.
If it's anything more than a simple splash..then definitely yes.
If rain is an issue then IP44 is a no no.
I have 4 of these lights and 1 exposed to rain was gone in a few days!!!
I had two aldi ones sit on top of my garage and get all the dusts bird shit rain stuff. Still going after 1 year. Can't complain.
Aldi IP54 vs Arlec IP44. Also Aldi 2000 lm vs Arlec 1600 lm for the same 20W rating.
How much was this
$34.90
Btw, these are also Arlec but with removable light bulbs for the same price.
Note: low stock/out of stock at most Bunnings.
Bought 6 sets on sale last year and had the sparkie install them when we built.
Bloody awesome, bright white light and the sensors are really good.
It's now a year later and they are still going strong.
Solar is good for people unwilling to DIY install the above. ie most people :-)
I expect the light only comes on briefly due to the small solar panel and battery?
But the radar instead of PIR is the most interesting part.
Is it possible to use them under your eaves without being triggered by movement inside the house?
@phunkydude … Reviews are for different products.
unwilling to DIY install the above.
Ironic considering how many OzBargainers don't seem to mind breaking laws is the traffic kind? :P
@manic .. I would say no. It triggers every time even if I am inside room. Good part is it's range is more than 15 meters even if it says 7 meters in description.
Thats a good price for something with a separately attached panel. Really important if you want the battery to stay charged during winter
Does it have low light always on/high light on motion detect? Thats the big thing for me.
@outlander … There are two settings
1. Always low and then high with movement
2. Off and high when detects movement
Says $30 on website
@sian72 .. yes. It was a last piece in store so I got for $15. Next day I went to different store and price matched to $15. Though price match wasn't easy. I went to few people to request
but now it's $30 ea
@unavailable
It seems that everyone (https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/cole-and-bright-ma…) hates these and is returning them because of their faulty sensor. This appears to be a recall in waiting.
I got one of these for $15 also (was a markdown)
As for the faulty sensor, I have an idea on it.
I opened up mine to get to the batteries and saw that the microwave sensor is attached to the top of the casing with double sided tape.
Thinking that after being out in the weather it's fallen off and that's causing it. Just a theory though, haven't encountered the problem with mine yet.
(Still a pretty poor design choice)
@ Lps … Reviews are for different product.
I have 3 already installed and working very well. I am extremely happy with product.
So how long would it stay on low beam ?
Showing at $30
We bought and returned this product, it was very light and cheap feeling, also the bulb’s are fixed and part of the entire product.
We went with this HPM model which supports the standard PAR38 bulb (available in LED as well). The HPM is also weather resistant & was made of a more solid plastic.
Ours hasn't died yet. We bought it about 5 years ago.
LEDs should now last as long as the light fitting generally (unless the wiring is bad or something).
Yes but a fixture on a property should see a longer-life. It has been awhile since we changed one of the bulbs, but it does happen.
And it is convenient just to be able to just change the bulb (rather than hiring an electrician to install a new fixture), most-times it’s only one of the two which goes out.
Also the Arlec felt like really thin and cheap plastic (was worried about durability under direct sunlight) so the HPM just felt more permanent and high quality.
(rather than hiring an electrician
So you are OK rotating a bulb, but not a screwdriver?
Obviously these are no bargain for someone not competent with a screwdriver.
Also the Arlec felt like really thin and cheap plastic
I know what you mean - it does feel flimsy. But the lamp should not be subject to mechanical wear-and-tear. It is mounted out of reach.
The black poly reticulation pipe is also "thin and cheap", but shows no sign of UV degradation after years in the sun, so I'm not sure why you are worried. I'd expect the glue or electronic components to be more likely to fail first.
@bargaino: Yes I prefer leaving the electrical stuff to the professionals, seems I am more of a ‘typical consumer’ than a DIY person.
I am just sharing my impressions / opinions, it may be cheap feeling, but my main point in making my decision was the replaceable bulbs. Also just a personal preference to go for HPM over Arlec.
my one of light bulb dies after 3 years.
It is usually the sensor that dies in these types of fittings.
I use them at my front. These are good with sensor and brightness.
I'm going to enjoy setting these to full sensitivity pointed right at the foot path outside my house.
Is this DIY, or easy to do wiring etc?
You are not suppose to DIY these in Australia, though NZ and other places are fine.
You could just add a flex lead and plug, or get a repair shop to do it for you, if you have an existing outlet.
But most people hard-wire them to the lighting circuit. If the wiring is in place, and you are just replacing an existing fitting, there is not much to it. New wiring would be more of a safety matter.
is repair shop legal to do that for insurance?
A long as they are a licenced electrician the work is legal.
@spaceflight: A repair shop does not need a full (A-grade) electrical license for that.
By adding a cord and plug, it is an appliance rather than fixed, so different rules.
But bear in mind all the regulations on this sort of thing are aimed at commercial services, not consumers.
No stock….
Loved this guy in Futurama.
Has anyone had any experience with the DIY Arlec lights that Bunnings sell? The ones with power cords attached? I can't find any reviews on them. I need to mount a light out front of the house, and there is a socket really close by.
First question is how exposed is it? Under eaves, or in direct sun & rain?
Under eaves, but exposed to sun for probably half the day. Won't get hit by any rain.
Sorry for the delay in response
These are a really terrible product.
They are bright. But overall feel really cheap.
The sensor doesn't work unless you are right under it, and you can't adjust them freely.
We had 2 out of 5 that were faulty from the box.
Yes these are the f***ing worst.
You might as well have a random on off switch, I'm pretty sure the 3 settings dials are just there for laughs.
Unfortunately, the next product up costs about $200.
The electrical supply business in Australia is bodgy.
🔮 Next week at ALDI…?