will most motion sensors adapters will they work in a outdoor decorative light
1669150
Sincerely I will not suggest using this sensor lightning in outdoor because of constant movement. Your bulb might run out with constant on and off.
1669151
It didn't fit inside the decorative light housing I have. I elected to leave the housing off.
229638
No. If you're installing it because you have to comply with California Title 24, you only need motion sensors if you are installing medium base fixtures that could potentially use an incandescent bulb. If you install a fixture designed exclusively for LED lamps or compliant CFLs like G24 or those 4-pin ones, then you don't need motion sensors.
325904
Yes, they most definitely will. Unfortunately the motion sensors do not have a sensitivity adjustment. Perhaps you can make use of them by mounting them in any rooms where the pets aren't allowed, like the garage or a work-shed.
229640
The short answer is no, it won't. The electronics in the motion detector slightly modify the power that the bulb gets (probably the frequency) and it interferes with the electronics in the CFL/LED bulbs. You can use CFLs made for dimmers since they have a compensator built in, but in my experience they're expensive and don't last very long, less than a year, so it's not cost effective. I use halogen bulbs in mine, about as efficient as an incandescent can get, and if your motion detector sensitivity is dialed in then you shouldn't be using a lot of power because the light should only be in when it detects a large, hot object, like a person or automobile. Also, read my review on this particular motion detector, I and others have had big problems with them. I'm using a 180 model made by Cooper lighting, also sold here, that works much better and is much more reliable, for around the same cost as this junk Zenith product. Hope this helps. :)
631768
From my experience, any things is moving in front of the sensor about 45 degree and up to 10 feet will work. Make sure you set up the bulb with object moving in front of sensor (the tip for the bulb)
1528167
Yes, it can be. I have 3 of these and have covered the sensor (the small little hole, not the white translucent plastic bulge), and that way the sensor turns the light on if there is motion day or night. I see someone else said no, but I don't think they did it right, because it works on all 3 of mine. PS - I used black electrical tape so that the sensor would be well blacked out.
1319115
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.
2231025
Probably will not work as it's a motion sensor. If the shade impairs the sensing, it won't work. The sensor is in the black band.
1266906
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).
511247
I do not see why not. However, it will not work with light relay, that is resistance based. Motion detector should work.I have it in a reading lamp/night light in the kids room.
1656294
Yes they are for indoor-outdoor. However I would not buy these again. I also bought Sierra Electric JB5293 Battery-Operated Motion-Sensor Entry LightThese are very good.
1633194
I installed one on my back porch and it doesn't have a daylight sensor. It comes on day or night if it detects motion. Works good though.
826025
I think that is no problem. I used with motion sensor it works perfectly. this is just extension that is not effect to switch nor light bulb functional.
2071211
It will technically work outside however be mindful that any ambient light could prevent it from operating when motion sensed as it has a photocell eye that prevents operation during the day. A streetlight or moonlight could keep it from operating. Others have covered the photocell to ensure it operates regardless of outside influences. This does require the unit to be opened for modification therefore be aware that DIY passion is required. My application is a interior pantry that doesn't see any light so the point is moot for me.
2138004
Yes. However, I use this on an outside security light, and it works well. As suggested, for an inside sensor, I would go with a switch sensor. I use one of these in my house, and it works well also.
1744602
Yes. The unit is just a switch. I use CFLs in outdoor lights controlled by this motion sensor and it works well.
989708
Sure. Just cover the light sensor with a piece of tape or something that blocks light and they will be 100% motion sensing.