Thread: Flood/Spot Light "Covers"

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I want to sort of "cover" my flood lights and spot lights in my haunt so that they arent so obvious to the viewers that they are there. Sort of like put a makeshift housing around them and just let the light out. Anyone have anything they use that is quick and inexpensive or any ideas??? Thanks!

Just got in a few minutes ago from making another one actually. I just cut up some excess plywood to make a box and stick in a light socket though the back. Spray it black and shoot some hot glue int the seams to seal it up. Blacks out the light from behind and protects them if (when) I step on them out in the yard.

I made these last year. Very quick and easy. Ended up using them for my lightning spots.

just new 1 gal cans from the local paint store. about $3 each. used my cheapo Harbor freight hole saws to cut a hole in the back to put the light through. The only trick with these was finding the right spot holders. I got these at Walgreens. You need to make sure they have the 3 screws around the ring where the bulb screws in. You take those out, remove that ring and you mount that from inside the can. Use the ring to mark your holes for the 3 screws.

only thing you might want to do is drill some drain holes if you plan on leaving them out for any period of time...

how about using 1 gallon paint cans...you can paint them black and even put the lid back on.

Do you think it could possibly be made to protect the light, or more specifically the bulb & socket from getting wet? How big did the ones you made, turn out to be halinar? Are they fairly small & somewhat inconspicuous? Because I like the idea, since I've been thinking of a way to safely light my display that keeps the fixture(s) dry and isn't very noticeable to eye during the daytime.

And as far as the paint cans go, would it be difficult getting a clear protective lens over the opening (plexi-glass?), or would it really matter if it is for spotlight fixture made to be outdoors anyhow?

That's the front and back of what I'm using. Nothing pretty but it gets the job done. I live in Florida so I deal with a good amount of rain though October and I've never had a problem with them getting wet. (oops, still need to glue up the back of one I see).

Thanks guys! I appreciate the great ideas! Still thinking it over and see what will be easiest for what I all ready have as far as the flood light holders and everything

The large, thin plastic tubs that they sell cheese puffs and/or packets of pretzels in are perfect for a floodlight housing.
(the one's I'm using are what Costco sells their Halloween Pretzel packs in - they're about a foot around, just over a foot tall, and thin plastic)

Take the tub, cut the open end off (or not - however, it blocks a lot of light if you don't), spray paint the INSIDE of the tub (I've used brown and black, but I suppose green would work or whatever color - just keep in mind that is the color people will see during the daytime).
Once the paint's dried (I recommend a couple of coats to keep it opaque), cut a slice half way down one side - this is what you're going to slip around the base of the floodlight holder.

So, place the cut at the base of the holder, and slide the tub up until the light is surrounded as needed - the one's I've done keep out the elements fairly well, and keep the light from being broadcast except for where I really want it. Additonally, they do not get hot, as the open end allows enough air in to channel the heat away.

(sorry - don't have pic's of the holders to show, but it's a pretty simple design)

Ghostess Deanna made some cool faux rocks to cover her floods. See the plans here:
Rock on!!

Now I like that idea.