Browse Forums Safer Living Re: Security lighting design & solar powered options? 5Nov 14, 2014 9:52 pm TheOtherLeft Hi all, I am moving into a duplex and want to install some extra security lighting. Are there general design rules for optimum placement/layout of lights? I guess trying to light up all corners and pathways is the general rule. Also I've seen a few solar powered sensor LED lights available. I guess these are DIY install. Does anyone have experience with these? Are they as good as mains powered LED security lights? We have sensor security solar powered LED lights in the back yard of our townhouse and in the garage and they are bloody great! From Bunnings. Not sure what brand though sorry. If they muck up, just take em back and swap them! Re: Security lighting design & solar powered options? 6Feb 09, 2015 9:43 pm Solar LED sensor lights are not as good as mains powered ones...but if you're only illuminating a small area and you don't want to pay a sparky, they can do the job. I bought one for our bin store down the back which was too difficult to get power to. I think it cost me about $15 from eBay. It still works after 2 years and provides enough light (just) to find your way to the bins and not trip over stuff. When it stops working I will buy another! Building Services Engineer Renovating our 1960's modernist home in Brisbane https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=82091 It seems very clear to me that your contract states that a security account does NOT need to be established so the answer to the builder is NO. If in doubt find a contract… 1 8505 It's all about wireless, self install now. The cost/benefit of wired setups for the house are no longer what they used to be. Lots of wireless options. Eufy, Arlo and… 2 9793 Hi When it rains in a particular direction water comes through the security door. It hits the main door and the bottom swells and jams. There is already a cover over the… 0 38444 |