Alternatively, if you want the light to be on for a shorter period of time, to spook potential intruders whilst remaining energy efficient, the 45 second and 10 second option will be ideal.

IP stands for ‘ingress protection’, and if an electrical product has been tested and given an IP rating, this rating will be written as ‘IP’ followed by two numbers. For example, IP56. These settings can be changed by using a switch on the base of the motion sensor light. There is a second switch for adjusting the duration that the light stays on for. It can be adjusted to 10, 45, 120 or 600 seconds.There are two light settings to choose between; either the light senses motion during both day and night, or it only comes on when motion is sensed at night. Naturally, the second option will be more useful and save energy.

Ensure your light isn’t activated by cars passing on the road outside your home as this can distract drivers and cause accidents.It has a waterproof rating of IP66, so this outdoor flood light suitable for capable of standing up to most UK weather. It seems to fare relatively well even in more extreme weather like snow. However, there have been some user reports of condensation getting under the glass after heavy rain. The first number refers to ‘solids’ and describes how well protected the machine is from the ingress of solid objects like fingers (IP1) or dust (IP5/6). The higher the number, the more protected the item is against an ingress of solids. The scale only goes up to 6. Some products may have an ‘X’ instead of a number in one of the two positions. This means that the product hasn’t been tested specifically for that type of ingress. For example a machine with IPX6 has been tested as being protected from strong jets of water, but its protection against solid ingress is unknown. Each light has a choice of three settings, so that can be adjusted individually depending on your preference. On setting one, the light automatically turns on, to full brightness, when it gets dark. On setting two, the light is always dimly illuminated, and comes on to full brightness the motion sensor detects movement. On setting three, the lights turn on to full brightness after sensing movement, and then turn off again. On full brightness, the lights produce 1400 lumens.

The PIR sensor on the front is completely customisable to suit your needs. You can alter and adjust the illumination duration, the distance of detection and adjust light illumination based on LUX levels. So, your light can even switch on in the daytime too if you wish! Installation.Cut away the Silicone gunk on the cable inserts and cut the cables from the crimps. Now you can insert your cable and re-crimp, or terminal connect your cable to the original cables.

Given that the unit itself is relatively small, measuring approximately 15 x 12 x 6 cm, it’s a compact and discreet size – suitable for positioning on sheds, garages and walls. This light is quite well built. The outer casing is sturdy, and the light is bright when in use. I can’t really fault it at all. With the ever-unpredictable UK weather, it’s essential that your outdoor light is both waterproof and weatherproof. Waterproofing is indicated by an ‘IP’ rating, so it’s worth understanding what these mean in more detail.

Four screws are provided, to help with fixing the lights in place and they offer easy DIY installation with no wires to worry about.