Outside spotlights

gazzat22, May 12, 10:28pm
It used to be possible to buy a spot light fitting double or single that just fitted on a batten holder instead of having to wire separately.Are these still available as i want to change an outside light to a twin spot light without rewiring.Thanks

toyboy3, May 12, 10:39pm
Will the fitting be exposed to the rain and the first storm short the fitting out

gazzat22, May 12, 11:22pm
nope .its well protected.neighbour had a similar fitting which was exposed as are most security lights and never had a problem.the position i want to fit it is uner a deep soffit only gets wet if i wash down the house which is once in a blue moon.

msigg, May 13, 1:50am
Just buy a double sensor light and wire it in, if u don't want the sensor working then by pass it. Easy as. $39

gazzat22, May 13, 2:49am
Yes Might do that ,should be easy enough.

captaingraham, May 13, 3:08am
If that type of fitting is still available and has ES lampholders it does not comply with NZ wiring rules/regs

lythande1, May 13, 9:47pm
Not quite sure what you want. we installed a security light at last house, drilled up from floor and reattached a plug (outdoor rated wiring) and plugged it into an indoor power point.

heisei28, May 13, 11:53pm
15 years ago I bought two of them. One was used twice and the other has been used consistently over three houses for fifteen years.
I'd go to Mitre 10 or bunnings and have a squiz.
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Plugs into light socket, base is then screwed down over socket.
Brilliant.

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/brilliant-lighting-raptor-2-twin-security-weather-sensor_p4371331 This above one has no requirement for a electrician But the one below does. https://www.bunnings.co.nz/brilliant-lighting-2-x-100w-black-lamy-twin-security-lights-with-sensor_p4370246

captaingraham, May 14, 12:24am
Both these fittings are metal and if not double insulated they MUST be earthed. Not possible if they are plugged into batten holder.

ryanm2, Jul 26, 2:07am
Bunnings do have a BC to ES converter but it for internal use only. Im a sparky and you still see those BC to ES outdoor conversion spotlights about, but unsure if still available to buy.