Martin wrote:

Anyone know why? I'd like to run it from a timer or light
detector thingy and leave it on all night.

You could get one of these instead...

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...01164&ts=07948

Andy



i have one of those...works very well...must have been in use for 2 years
now. only prob is in very cold weather it dont light up as bright..but not
a prob to me.....still plenty light enuff over my front door. i have mine in
a glass white globe screwed to the cieling of my canopy.

rpm