Quality Light Fittings

Jan 01, 1970 Last reply: 6 years ago 14 Replies

Hi all



I am hoping to get fascias ands soffits sorted (by others) shortly.



The DIY bit will be replacing a couple of lights under an overhanging extended porch type roof.



Although they will be protected, the two replacement fittings will be exposed to the elements. Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?



I live at the top of a hill in East Yorkshire, but the place is pretty well shielded by surrounding properties.



Thanks



Phil


Thanks Owain They look a bit utilitarian for my taste.

Phil

Thanks SteveW

Made me and the Mrs laugh Many a true word etc.

Phil

Coughtrie.

Should see you out if properly installed.

Owain

There are lots of plastic units these days that look just like painted metal ones. How well they last with sunlight I don't know - but what does that matter in Yorkshire ;)

SteveW

I bought some cheap 'antique lanterns' - they are made from anodised aluminium (black) with plastic (poly carb)? windows. After 18 years they are doing OK.

Loads at my wholesalers. I have texted you the details.

I've got some Lidl LED floodlights mounted on an outside wall, so totally exposed. Still look like new after more than a couple of years.

I'd expect anything from a reputable supplier to be at least as good. Have a look at what TLC supplies. Their stuff is generally decent quality.

By the time it / they are looking shabby you may fancy an update anyway.

I got some polycarbonate flood lights from them nearly 10 years ago and they are as good as new, apart from changing the compact florescent bulbs for leds a few weeks ago, but I suspect they may not comply with the OP's style criteria.

Astro Lighting have a 'Coastal' range that would probably fit the bill. Be warned though, they will not be as cheap as something from Screwfix.

I had a search to see what local stockists there are, as wellmas John Lewis it turned up this electrical distributor, I'd never heard of them before

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When I looked at the above website, I had to check with companies house that medlocks isn't a member of the kingfisher/screwfix group, I think you can safely say their web-designer was "inspired" by the SF site ...

I'd say something designed for the very worst weather might be a tad overkill where they are sheltered?

Well, the OP did say "the two replacement fittings will be exposed to the elements". He didn't specify to what extent.

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