Security light bulb URGENT

modelreject

I need a bulb for a Guardian 2000 security light tonight. We got burgled 2 days ago and we really need this. I was hoping b and q would maybe stock one. Please advise as I do not have a clue about the type of bulb etc to buy.

Many thanks

baldelectrician

Most security lights have 500w R7S lamps (now 400w as the new ones use 20% less power)

See HERE

Ruski

Standard tungsten Halogen linear lamp 500w.
Take the old one with you - even the muppets at B&Poo can't get this wrong.
Do not touch the bulb when installing new one.

Roll on suggestions about saving money by buying an energy efficient one.... ;-)

modelreject

Thanks sooooo much!!! Why shouldn't I touch the bulb when installing new one?

WobblyDog

As others have said, it looks like a very common type of fitting:
http://www.electricsandlighting.co.uk/security-lights/1771-bg-guardian-2000-500-watt-black-floodlight-with-pir-.html

so any 118mm R7 bulb should do, eg.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/218910

If the DIY shops are closed, larger supermarkets will probably have them as well.

Ruski

modelreject wrote: »

Thanks sooooo much!!! Why shouldn't I touch the bulb when installing new one?

Grease on your fingers will cause a hotspot on the glass/quartz and "allegedly" cause it to blow quicker than it normally would.

ormus

the pound shop and wilkys are far cheaper than BQ for these type of things.

savemoney

http://www.nexusinds.com/2009_bg_test2/small_window/pdf/Guardian2000-BG-Instruction.pdf

It will be a 500w tungsten element they are quite cheap to buy less than £5

Dont touch them if you can I tend to use a cloth and wipe afterwards just in case. If you dont they wont last long

modelreject

Thanks again. Installed and working!

societys_child

:question: How many MSE posters does it take to change a light bulb?



. . sorry, couldn't resist