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jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 08:54 AM
My husband thoughtfully fitted some sensored flood lights on the back verandah this morning.
He said that they will light up those areas where the other 2 sets of flood lights can't reach.
Oh joy.

[1ponders]
03-08-2006, 08:58 AM
What does he have against your hobby Jeanette :confuse2:

Lester
03-08-2006, 09:02 AM
Some people just don't understand when you say turn off the lights and see more.

Lee
03-08-2006, 09:04 AM
Do you guys live in the house behind me??? :rolleyes:

Why don't you just buy him a pair of night vision goggles??? :D

h0ughy
03-08-2006, 09:05 AM
why bother? I put floods all around the house, dont use them now

ving
03-08-2006, 09:38 AM
:lol::rofl::lol::rofl::lol::rofl::l ol::rofl::lol:

that is so unbelievably funny!!!

you just made my day jeanette! :D

Dujon
03-08-2006, 09:46 AM
So that's what you were on about. Beats a green laser hands down. :whistle:

jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 09:48 AM
I dunno Paul.
But the whole thing is making me a bit unhappy:(

jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 09:50 AM
I won't be tripping over any more hoses in the dark now will I.

[1ponders]
03-08-2006, 09:54 AM
See he just cares about your safety. ;)

jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 10:13 AM
And here I am thinking he was a thoughtless prat who was trying to sabotage his wife's hobby.;)

ving
03-08-2006, 10:14 AM
i am assuming that these flood light have off switches... turn them off when you are outside and back on when you come back in :)

but it is probably safety that he has in mind. get many break ins in your area?

jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 10:27 AM
There's no On/Off switch, just controls for a timer and sensor distance.
The purpose of the lights is to illuminate the rear stairs, so safety is his main concern.

I'll get over my mad by the end of the day. I hope.

GTB_an_Owl
03-08-2006, 10:39 AM
tell him he has to buy RED globes for them all now Jeanette

geoff

ving
03-08-2006, 10:46 AM
gee, have to see if he can install a switch :(

[1ponders]
03-08-2006, 12:04 PM
A shanghai (?) works for me ;)

RAJAH235
03-08-2006, 03:56 PM
Jeanette. The thoughtfullness of your husband is to be admired but did he not consult with you first? I think the 'safety factor' must have come into it at some stage. :poke:
Re; the 'no on-off switch', it sounds like they are wired incorrectly as the lights should be controlled from the original light switch.(if fitted), If a new installation, then I suggest rewiring to include a (newly fitted) internal switch to turn them on or off. Do not leave on sensor only. (Sparky talking here).
I'm sorry to say but this is exactly the type of 'intrusive lighting' that we are battling against. Check out the IDA (http://www.darksky.org/about/sections.html#Australia) (particularly 'Flagstaff (http://www.flagstaffdarkskies.org/) in Arizona) & SOLIS (http://solis.org.au/) sites for more info on how to reduce this 'scourge on our communities'...:D L.
ps. As Geoff has suggested, perhaps small red globes...
pps. I can image Jeanette out doing some ob'ing, when suddenly the cat/dog runs across the yard & WHAMO!!!!....:poke:

Lee
03-08-2006, 09:52 PM
Just set the sensitivity so low it would take a low-flying 747 to trip it..... :eyepop:

IanW
03-08-2006, 11:24 PM
Don't get mad, get even ;) Confiscate the TV, VCR, DVD remotes etc until such time as your hubby lobotomises the lighting in to a sane setup.

Alternatively, a catapult and 6mm ballbearings, air rifle etc work wonders ... :lol:

jjjnettie
03-08-2006, 11:44 PM
LOLOLOLOL
He can't get the sensor to work, it needs to be facing downwards where people walk, not straight ahead.

GrahamL
04-08-2006, 12:10 AM
well you could threaten divorce/bannishment(insert some tears ) for his thoughtless actions .. and then do a little astro shopping to make up for all the drama he caused...:thumbsup:

Its already going wrong for him with the sensor biz .. now is the time to
apply a little more preasure:D

jjjnettie
04-08-2006, 12:18 AM
It will take him ages to fix the light so it works. (the wheelbarrow has had a flat tyre for well over a year) The problem may have solved itself. Khama?

ving
04-08-2006, 12:41 PM
:LOL::lmao:

...oops, i mean well thats too bad hey :(
;)