Would a light in the roof space to deter possums be a fire hazard?

[martinh]

I am thinking of putting a motion-sensitive light (LED) in the roof space to deter possums (nothing else I have tried seems to work). The space is reasonably clean but probably a little dusty (federation house). Would the heat generated by that sort of light be a fire hazard?

[Prof]

Here's another idea for you..As an audio engineer I would put a speaker in a corner of the ceiling and play a CD that has a dog on it barking..and turn up the volume.!!

That might get the little fellow moving.!!

Prof..

[Jason]

Great to have another electrician join the community @tjw1. We look forward to reading a lot more of your posts. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with other members.

Jason

[JDE]

Martinh

Ill be interested to see how your light works. My daughter works with wires and has dealt with a lot of possums. Unfortunately there is so much competition for nesting / sleeping sites that while it may have a short term effect, but doubtful long term. Typically if you remove one from a territory another will quickly move in. Her advice is if you can figure out where the hole is block it at night when it goes out. JDE