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thescullster February 14th 20 08:01 PM

Quality Light Fittings
 
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
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[email protected] February 14th 20 08:17 PM

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On Friday, 14 February 2020 19:42:42 UTC, thescullster wrote:
Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting
and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?


Coughtrie.

Should see you out if properly installed.

Owain



thescullster February 14th 20 09:02 PM

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On Friday, 14 February 2020 19:42:42 UTC, thescullster wrote: Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?Coughtrie.Should see you out if properly installed.Owain


Thanks Owain
They look a bit utilitarian for my taste.

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Steve Walker[_5_] February 14th 20 11:18 PM

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On 14/02/2020 19:42, thescullster wrote:
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.


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

The Natural Philosopher[_2_] February 15th 20 05:30 AM

Quality Light Fittings
 
On 14/02/2020 19:42, thescullster wrote:
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 bought some cheap 'antique lanterns' - they are made from anodised
aluminium (black) with plastic (poly carb)? windows. After 18 years they
are doing OK.



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

Thanks

Phil



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ARW February 15th 20 10:07 AM

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On 14/02/2020 21:01, thescullster wrote:
Wrote in message:
On Friday, 14 February 2020 19:42:42 UTC, thescullster wrote: Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?Coughtrie.Should see you out if properly installed.Owain


Thanks Owain
They look a bit utilitarian for my taste.

Phil

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

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thescullster February 15th 20 11:01 AM

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Steve Walker Wrote in message:
On 14/02/2020 19:42, thescullster wrote: 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.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


Thanks SteveW

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


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thescullster February 15th 20 11:21 AM

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ARW Wrote in message:
On 14/02/2020 21:01, thescullster wrote: Wrote in message: On Friday, 14 February 2020 19:42:42 UTC, thescullster wrote: Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?Coughtrie.Should see you out if properly installed.Owain Thanks Owain They look a bit utilitarian for my taste. Phil Loads at my wholesalers. I have texted you the details.-- Adam


Thanks Adam

Will check them out

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Dave Plowman (News) February 15th 20 12:24 PM

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In article ,
thescullster wrote:
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'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.

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John February 15th 20 03:40 PM

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

Rod Speed February 15th 20 03:54 PM

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"thescullster" wrote in message
...
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?


Yep, those that supply a cast aluminium fitting.

But almost all of those come from china now
and the coronavirus outbreak means that
getting them can be a bit tricky currently.

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




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Peter Johnson[_4_] February 15th 20 05:01 PM

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On Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:24:04 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:


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.


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.

Andrew May February 17th 20 09:35 AM

Quality Light Fittings
 
On 14/02/2020 19:42, thescullster wrote:


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?


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.

Andy Burns[_13_] February 17th 20 10:01 AM

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Andrew May wrote:

Astro Lighting have a 'Coastal' range that would probably fit the bill.


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

https://www.medlocks.co.uk

Be warned though, they will not be as cheap as something from Screwfix.


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 ...

Andrew[_22_] February 17th 20 11:23 AM

Quality Light Fittings
 
On 14/02/2020 20:17, wrote:
On Friday, 14 February 2020 19:42:42 UTC, thescullster wrote:
Is there a supplier out there whose fittings don't start rusting
and falling apart within a couple of years of installation?


Coughtrie.

Should see you out if properly installed.

Owain



Not if you have **** for a neighbour, who gets pleasure out
of shooting out external lights if they 'disturb' his sleep.
Got one near me.

Coughtrie went bust in 2009. Is the 'pheonix' coughtrie the same
company, with the same products ?. Stuff that the original
company made seems to sell for stupid prices on fleabay now.

Dave Plowman (News) February 17th 20 02:50 PM

Quality Light Fittings
 
In article ,
Andrew May wrote:
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?


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

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Andrew May February 17th 20 04:12 PM

Quality Light Fittings
 
On 17/02/2020 14:50, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Andrew May wrote:
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?


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'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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