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Battery operated motion light

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Smokinpiney, Dec 13, 2015.

  1. Smokinpiney

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    I picked up one of these little lights a few weeks ago. Shop SYLVANIA Black LED Night Light with Motion Sensor and Auto On/Off at Lowes.com

    I finally installed it on the side door of my shop. Let me tell you this sucker is slick! It senses me from at least 25ft away and seems to stay lit unless no motion is sensed for 5 seconds or more. For $13 im gonna grab a few more since it looks like they might be discontinued.
     
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    Nice
     
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    Looks good! I'd be interested in seeing how the batteries hold up in the cold.
     
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    60 LED Solar Security Light I put up a couple of these for getting in the wood in the dark. They work great and recharge fine, though they get dim quickly after a cloudy day.
    Best part was getting one for cheap because the mounting screws were missing.
     
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    I didn't have any luck with the HF one you posted Rowerwet. Maybe I just got a lemon?
     
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    I found the key is how much Direct sun the panel gets
     
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    Mine was in the middle of a field with southern exposure so it couldn't have been the sun. Shortly after I put it up it started to act up. The light stopped coming on but when I walked by it I could hear it clicking but it didn't light?