Security light flickering on and off and now not working

[Fida]

I have quick question. One of our security lights started flickering on and off on the day we had that heavy rain. We switched it off and then back on the next day but now it doesn't work. As soon as u switch light ON, bulb comes on and then goes off after like 2 seconds. But then that's it. It does not come on when it detects movement. It doesn't make that clicking noise like the other light. Do u think the sensor has gone faulty?

 

[Strima]

What type is it? Halogen, LED, PIR etc???

 

[Wilko]

Hi Fida - yes it does seem that way. You've confirmed that power is still there and the bulb is still working, but the controller seems duff. Some possibility it may come good when it dries out (till it rains again ...).

 

[buzzlightyear]

it would be advisable to get a spark in to have a look at it .

 

[Fida]

What type is it? Halogen, LED, PIR etc???

It's halogen. I got the 120w security light from argos back in February.this year. Thanks.

 

[Fida]

Hi Fida - yes it does seem that way. You've confirmed that power is still there and the bulb is still working, but the controller seems duff. Some possibility it may come good when it dries out (till it rains again ...).

Power is going to it and I don't think its the bulb but not 100% as it does come on for a second or two as soon as I switch the power to it. But I don't hear the clicking sound when there is movement in the dark. I've switched power off to it and give it a few days and try again. I'll try a new bulb too before calling an electrician

 

[buzzlightyear]

Has we can not give you a guide by guide instructions on trying to stop it flickering. inside the box on the instructions .it will say in doult consult a quliifed electrician.

 

[Pete999]

Has we can not give you a guide by guide instructions on trying to stop it flickering. inside the box on the instructions .it will say in doult consult a quliifed electrician.

What ever it was you were drinking last night Buzz, I would give it a miss for a while.

 

[telectrix]

sounds like sensor has failed. change the whole thing for a 20watt LED jobby.