I've bought six of the last version they wasn't waterproof at all in one year all lights were unusual due to a lot of water inside. What have changed?
1302439
Here is a link to the IP Rating System....very simple system: http://www.axis.com/products/cam_housing/ip66.htm
1302440
All 3 of mine ultimately leaked and are now destroyed from water damage. Very disappointed. Received as a Christmas gift 3 years ago. I really enjoyed these lights. Lasted through 2 winters and 3 summers. At the end of this summer, I noticed large amounts of water accumulated in the motion sensor and upon opening the unit, some water in the housing, too. Typical, seasonal weather. They still appeared to be sealed but apparently not. I opened them all and allowed them to fully dry but they no longer function at all. Yes, tried new batteries. I realize nothing can last forever but I had hoped for better with these. All 3 of mine ultimately leaked and are now destroyed from water damage. Very disappointed. Received as a Christmas gift 3 years ago. I really enjoyed these lights. Lasted through 2 winters and 3 summers. At the end of this summer, I noticed large amounts of water accumulated in the motion sensor and upon opening the unit, some water in the housing, too. Typical, seasonal weather. They still appeared to be sealed but apparently not. I opened them all and allowed them to fully dry but they no longer function at all. Yes, tried new batteries. I realize nothing can last forever but I had hoped... » Read More All 3 of mine ultimately leaked and are now destroyed from water damage. Very disappointed. Received as a Christmas gift 3 years ago. I really enjoyed these lights. Lasted through 2 winters and 3 summers. At the end of this summer, I noticed large amounts of water accumulated in the motion sensor and upon opening the unit, some water in the housing, too. Typical, seasonal weather. They still appeared to be sealed but apparently not. I opened them all and allowed them to fully dry but they no longer function at all. Yes, tried new batteries. I realize nothing can last forever but I had hoped for better with these. « Show Less
1302441
I have them on the front wall on my house in England. It has been raining quite a lot but I haven't had any problems to date.
1302442
The duel LED model lights has an locking bezel that adds tension to the O-Ring gasket. This provides additional water resistance. While this design is NOT submersible, it is adequate for typical weather events for the life of the gasket. This design will NOT offer protection from internal condensation problems. A small moisture absorber (as included with pills) inside could solve this problem. I have tested my lights mounted under the building roof over hangs in Texas weather with 60 degree temperature swings per/day including 40 MPH gusts, and heavy wind driven rain without any problems. I have not experienced any failure to function with the product yet. The duel LED model lights has an locking bezel that adds tension to the O-Ring gasket. This provides additional water resistance. While this design is NOT submersible, it is adequate for typical weather events for the life of the gasket. This design will NOT offer protection from internal condensation problems. A small moisture absorber (as included with pills) inside could solve this problem. I have tested my lights mounted under the building roof over hangs in Texas weather with 60 degree temperature swings per/day including 40 MPH gusts, and heavy wind driven rain without any problems. I... » Read More The duel LED model lights has an locking bezel that adds tension to the O-Ring gasket. This provides additional water resistance. While this design is NOT submersible, it is adequate for typical weather events for the life of the gasket. This design will NOT offer protection from internal condensation problems. A small moisture absorber (as included with pills) inside could solve this problem. I have tested my lights mounted under the building roof over hangs in Texas weather with 60 degree temperature swings per/day including 40 MPH gusts, and heavy wind driven rain without any problems. I have not experienced any failure to function with the product yet. « Show Less
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Highly unlikely this is the newest. I bought one of these almost 2 years ago. It only survived a month or two before I had to replace it. If or when something happens to the lens, bulb, or power connection to the bulb it's done because there's no way to get at those parts to fix or replace them. There are better pen lights. I replaced this one with a Coast G20. Much happier. I've had it a year now and it's still reliable. Coast models are designed so they can be fixed if something breaks or stops working.
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I noticed the same thing, Kenneth. The company advised me to seal around the switches, but water continued to infiltrate. I ended up sealing around each solar cell. I also had to drill a small hole in each lens to allow all water to pour out or evaporate (which took weeks) and sealed those holes up with a dab of silicone sealant. There is no doubt in my mind that I wasted time and money buying these solar road and path lights!
1657629
I would love to buy anyone's that has stopped working somehow. I've bought 2 and my lights keep going out. I'm looking to cannibalize another to get my lights working again. I NEED my lights to work. It seems so simple inside, seems like a repair person could fix it easy enough. I could fix mine but I don't feel like learning to solder.
430183
im using the EconoLed 5M Non-Waterproof 5050 SMD 300 LED Strip Light instead of the one that comes with it. Its much brighter and has more LEDs on it than the default strip.
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Surefire calls their lights weatherproof with o-ring and gasket seals. However, I have used this light and other models from Surefire underwater for short durations with no issues or water intrusion. Hope this helps.
507003
i have been using several of the Philips led bulbs above and have had good luck with them. They are rated 'wet location' but some led flood outdoor lamps are rated 'damp location' which is not as high a rating for outdoor use with the possibility of direct rain.
2206185
The battery compartment is not water and moisture proof. I have not had luck with this light. I am using it in my laundry room as a turn on light , the sensor does not work on the one I have.
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I use CFL floodlights with similar package cautions in an open motion sensor fixture mounted under an eave, it has been there for 3 years including during a tropical storm and still works fine. Just make sure the face of the bulb is lower than the part that screws into the socket so that any water drips off the face of the bulb instead of running down the side of the bulb into the electronics (at the socket end of the bulb).
159750
I would think that moisture got inside and corroded it out. This flashlight is not waterproof as described.
748441
No. Control box and/or lights are NOT water proof. I've tried sealing them... but the materials used in their manufacturing and shipped are not par, for upgrades.
1549809
I've had my lights for over 6 months and have had no problems to date. I would contact customer service to see if they can replace them
783105
Mine went out way before water could get in worse light I have ever bought I thought they were new
685136
Both of mine definitely get wet being outside. One of them cycles on and off repeatedly occasionally (im pretty sure its when moisture blocks the light sensor from the inside) other than that they work great. Range is pretty good too.
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Probably not guaranteed waterproof, no gaskets that I saw, but the lights come packaged in sections and you can screw them together in about 5 minutes, no tools required, everything fit together tightly. The top is large enough that the water runs off ok. Mine have been outside for a year and no problems yet. They look way better than the cheap ones at WM.
493230
I'm not sure about that. But what I would like to share is that out of the six lamps that I bought, four stopped working within a year.
1748304
Yes they are. There is a weather strip inside to protect the interior. I have 8 of these lights as a pathway and it get very flooded because we get a lot of rain and they are working no problem. You shouldn't have any issues. I love them, they work so well and are pretty bright.