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Passive Infra-red, Photosensitive or Static Lighting?

The type of lighting you choose depends on your lifestyle and therefore your requirements.

A passive infra-red (PIR) controlled light to cover the rear garden will give the impression that it is a darkened area. The light will only come on once someone has made the decision to enter and are on your property. You are then relying on the light to frighten them into changing their mind and leaving.

Photosensitive lighting will come on as darkness falls. This type of lighting can also be controlled with a switch.

Static lighting is controlled by you.

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