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Default Outside light query

On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:14:46 GMT, (atariman)
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|!I need to *temporarily* install an outside light on one side of my
|!property overlooking a lawn - as it's only to be used for a month or
|!two I don't want to go to the hassle of running a length of wire, etc.
|!
|!So, bearing all that in mind, I have two theories:
|!
|!a) Get a battery powered light that I can put outside (doesn't even
|!need to be waterproof as perhaps it could be brought in if necessary).
|!A halogen torch wouldn't be powerful enough (it wouldn't give a good
|!enough spread of light - the area to be illuminated is about 30 feet
|!across by 15 feet deep). Batteries would need to be rechargeable.
|!
|!b) Get some kind of mains powered light that could be mounted *inside*
|!a window and hence plugged into the mains.
|!
|!Any thoughts anyone and recommendations on anything suitable please?

Consider an LPG light if you will use it a lot, or enough to make the
purchase worthwhile. Camping stores have them.
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