putting outdoor 100w floodlights on plugs

[fetchmypony]

All electricians will have personal thoughts about particular manufacturer's, so I'm not going to pass judgement on Ansell (good or bad), but I will point out that many Ansell floodlights (not all) are warranted for 5 years.

It might be an idea, without labouring the point, to check that any future electrician, whose services you engage, honour a period of warranty on their work and are prepared to deal with manufacturer warranty claims on any products they provide.

thanks, I've learned a bit of a lesson and I wasn't trying to labout the point about the installers at all, it's done. I've let it go now.
I'd really like to have a go at replacing these 2 lights though, or learn how to do it, it's a bit of an ongoing expense for me to get a spark out for one light at a time when it can be as much as half a days lost work for them to come & do it. I've just had one out last week for another light

 

[nicebutdim]

thanks, I've learned a bit of a lesson and I wasn't trying to labout the point about the installers at all, it's done. I've let it go now.
I'd really like to have a go at replacing these 2 lights though, or learn how to do it, it's a bit of an ongoing expense for me to get a spark out for one light at a time when it can be as much as half a days lost work for them to come & do it. I've just had one out last week for another light

You haven't laboured any point about the electricians and I'd be fairly angry about any trade that absolved itself of responsibility.

My point was that you should ask electricians about their warranty policy, but not labour the point as doing so might make you appear to be potentially problematic.

 

[Electro-tech]

If the light posts are metal, & as this is a public place I believe this becomes a special location Bs7671 section 714 applies.
I know it can be expensive but , I think you ought to get the works done professionally & certified. RCD protection clarified.
Over the years there have been a lot of Led floodlights failing & I would say that if the Lamp has a Meanwell driver then it is a light of reasonable quality.

 

[fetchmypony]

could I buy '' 3m 13A Fully Moulded 3 Pin UK Plug to 1.5mm Cable Stripped Bare Ends '' 3m 13A Fully Moulded 3 Pin UK Plug to 1.5mm Cable Stripped Bare Ends [007654] | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191512197030?hash=item2c970437a6:g:QnwAAOSw1B9jF9rx ?
I actually need 4m I think but could ask them to make a longer one.

 

[fetchmypony]

If the light posts are metal, & as this is a public place I believe this becomes a special location Bs7671 section 714 applies.
I know it can be expensive but , I think you ought to get the works done professionally & certified. RCD protection clarified.
Over the years there have been a lot of Led floodlights failing & I would say that if the Lamp has a Meanwell driver then it is a light of reasonable quality.

ok, fair enough, I think I've talked myself out of it anyway, it was a nice idea but I'm not confident in myself. thank you

 

[littlespark]

I take it the plug/ socket set up is IP rated and not just a domestic 13A in a poly bag and taped up??

If a light comes with flex attached… I wouldn’t reflex it with a longer lead… I’d extend with another plug/socket… but a proper IP rated one like the blue 16A round pin.
Even if you have a plug at top AND bottom of pole…. It would be simple enough to replace fittings.

I’ve seen so many of the newer type flat LED floodlights from various manufacturers just filling up with water. They’re just not made like they should be.

 

[fetchmypony]

I take it the plug/ socket set up is IP rated and not just a domestic 13A in a poly bag and taped up??

If a light comes with flex attached… I wouldn’t reflex it with a longer lead… I’d extend with another plug/socket… but a proper IP rated one like the blue 16A round pin.
Even if you have a plug at top AND bottom of pole…. It would be simple enough to replace fittings.

I’ve seen so many of the newer type flat LED floodlights from various manufacturers just filling up with water. They’re just not made like they should be.

Thanks so much, yes it's all a proper professional set up and i asked for sockets at the base of each lampost so planning couldn't refuse based on floodlighting. I'm going to get an electrician friend to come do half a day for me this time and get all the stuff ready for me to do it myself next time, thanks so much for the advice, it's exactly what I'll do.