A powerful, triple fluorescent tube floodlight which can be switched between high power and low power modes and with the tripod supplied can be extended to a height of 3.2 metres. Six of these units will illuminate an area equivalent to a basketball court, a 5 a side football pitch, a tennis court, and is therefore very suitable for schools, youth, football and tennis clubs, police scenes of crime and other extended space lighting uses. Four units may be suitable on grass or as an initial set pending further funds. It operates for 3 hours on full power and 10 hours on low, using the 12v 24Ah power pack. Larger power packs giving increased running times are available.