need motion light outside is this best option
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The Ideal Security SK636 Emergency Light is not a motion-sensitive light. It is a darkness-sensitive and power loss-sensitive light. It will illuminate when there is a loss of power to the unit or in another mode will illuminate when the ambient light is low. It is intended for indoor use and is not an outdoor, weatherproof light.
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This light assembly does not have a motion detector. This light is also for indoor use only. Therefore, if you need an outdoor motion detecting light, the Ideal SK636 is not the model for you.
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This light assembly does not have a motion detector. This light is also for indoor use only.Therefore, if you need an outdoor motion detecting light, the Ideal SK636 is not the model for you.
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Mr. Beams should make these motion lights as well. Many more people would purchase the system (including me and a few members of my family).
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Yes, it would work fine. The sensor is located in the post and below the light fixture. The frosted glass therefore will not affect the sensor's ability to detect motion. It can be set to come on at dusk for the amount of time you set. It works perfectly and mine is one of the best purchases I have made.
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Is it really? "Compatible" not just that it will light up but it will light up and not burn out in days or weeks. In my experience, motion sensors don't play nice with CFLs. I've tried several brands in a protected outdoor floodlight fixture and all have died an early death ranging from days to maybe 6-18 months at best. It gets tripped by our dog for maybe an hour or less total on-time every night.Maybe it's time to invest in some LED PAR38s or BR40s.
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I think the 1st two responses are correct. Hardware-House lighting is well constructed but, this line is not intended for outdoor use. I would error on the side of safety and install outdoor rated lights and fans. Please feel free to call me if you have other questions or concerns. We'll be glad to help.ChristopherComplete Home Hardware615-794-3880
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It will work outdoors. I am using at least 4 as accent light outside with the light fixture belowParadise GL22724BK Low-Voltage Cast-Aluminum 20-Watt Halogen Floodlight with Glass Lens, BlackHope it helps.
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This light is an outdoor, waterproof model. Your electrical box should also be rated outdoor; available at Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
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It has motion detection and light sensing. I installed one outside. It only lights when it senses motion at night.
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Why don't you contact the manufacturer and see what they say. I have an LED motion detector outside but the lights came with it.
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There is NO MOTION SENSOR ON THIS FIXTURE. It is strictly a dusk to dawn unit. You could wire in a separate motion sensor to control the light. If the fixture "sees" daylight it will turn off. I don't know of a reason to have the light on unless it was "dark".
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Attachment to previous message.....Take a look at the solar security lights. I purchased 4 Swiftly Done (motion activated) Bright Exterior LED Solar Powered Lights. I have them in back (wooded lot) they work really well, even on cloudy days they put out bright light.
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I use them in outdoor motion lights and they work fine. The lights are mounted up under the eaves a bit so they don't get direct rain.
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You can buy the bulbs at Home Depot,Lowes or Ace Hardware.The motion detector I'm not sure,but I think they could help you at one of these stores.
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Yes. The unit is just a switch. I use CFLs in outdoor lights controlled by this motion sensor and it works well.
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It's continuously on from dusk till dawn. No motion sensor. Very bright light. I actually bought 4 units of these to light up various locations in my backyard.
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I can't answer your questions because someone installed it for me but I have had several motion lights before that have given me greef. This one has not failed ever. You get what you pay for. I would give it 5 stars.
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You might have motion detection issues if the lamp is behind a white-frosted glass cover, but I have no way of testing. I mounted mine in a recessed can-style porch fixture though, by using an adapter - the kind that adds two outlets to a light socket, with a chain pull switch (which I leave on for this application).