Searchlight Bankfield Solar Outdoor Wall Light with PIR - Black & White Polycarbonate
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A Compact Security Light for Garden Walls and Entrances
The Bankfield is a solar powered outdoor wall light with PIR detection, its black polycarbonate housing giving a modern look for garden walls, gates and entrances without any mains wiring to install.
Materials and Finish
The housing is made from ABS and polycarbonate, finished in black, built to withstand outdoor conditions.
How It Works
The Bankfield uses 8 integrated LEDs (1.8W each) that charge from daylight via an integrated solar panel, so there's no mains wiring to connect. It gives a low level 12 lumen glow, rising to 180 lumens when the PIR sensor detects movement nearby, at a warm 3000K colour temperature. It isn't dimmable, and because it's wired to Class III it runs on safety extra low voltage with no earthing required.
Where It Works Best
Rated IP44, the Bankfield suits garden walls, gateways, sheds and entrances, working as solar outdoor wall lighting with a PIR sensor wherever running a mains cable isn't practical.
About Searchlight Electric
Searchlight Electric began in 1945 when Sidney Hamburger founded the company in Salford, moving it to Manchester in 1949. It remains a family run British lighting business, now in the hands of the third generation of the Hamburger family.
Good to Know
- IP44 rated, suitable for exposed outdoor locations.
- Integrated LED, not replaceable.
- Not dimmable.
- Class III, solar powered with no mains wiring, so no earthing is required.
- Built in PIR motion sensor.
- Compact size: 11.6cm wide, 6cm projection from the wall, 20cm maximum height.
- Weighs approximately 0.3kg.
- 5 year warranty.
- Returns: 14 days from delivery for change of mind (item must be unused and uninstalled, return shipping at buyer's cost); faulty or damaged items are collected and replaced or refunded at no cost to you.
Questions People Ask
Does the Bankfield need to be wired into the mains?
No. It runs entirely on solar power, with an integrated panel that charges the light during the day, so there's no mains cable or earthing to arrange during installation.
Can I dim the Bankfield or change its brightness?
No, the light is not dimmable. It runs at a steady 12 lumen glow and automatically brightens to 180 lumens for a short period when the PIR sensor detects movement nearby.
What happens if the integrated LED fails?
The LEDs are built into the fitting rather than fitted as replaceable bulbs, so if the light source itself fails the unit would need to be replaced. It carries a 5 year warranty.
Is the Bankfield suitable for a fully exposed outdoor wall?
Yes. It has an IP44 rating, which covers protection against splashing water, making it suitable for garden walls, gateways, sheds and entrances that are exposed to the weather.
How sensitive is the PIR motion sensor?
The built in PIR sensor detects movement nearby and triggers the light to rise from its low level 12 lumen glow up to 180 lumens, then returns to the lower setting once movement stops.
We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).
*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.
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