Installation of motion detector lights on home.

[graciegirl]

In light of the recent break ins and attempted break ins we have been wondering about motion detector lights. We have heard that there are even those powered by solar panels.

Have any of you had motion detector lights installed? If so where on your home? Do you mind sharing the cost? It would also be good to have a recommendation for the contractor you used to install them. Did any of you install them yourself?

Any information would be appreciated. Many of our neighbors are very interested as well.

Thanks in advance.

GracieGirl

[Mikitv]

Graciegirl,

I don't live in TV yet but do live on a golf course so the back of my home is private and isolated. We did put in a sensor security light when we built our home and this converted to a solar sensor light. Any movement turns on the light which is located by the outside of the screened porch door. It lights up a normally very dark area and makes me feel safer.

[KathieI]

In light of the recent break ins and attempted break ins we have been wondering about motion detector lights. We have heard that there are even those powered by solar panels.

Have any of you had motion detector lights installed? If so where on your home? Do you mind sharing the cost? It would also be good to have a recommendation for the contractor you used to install them. Did any of you install them yourself?

Any information would be appreciated. Many of our neighbors are very interested as well.

Thanks in advance.

GracieGirl

GG, I had solar motion detector lights installed just the other day by our VERY CAPABLE Handieman himself. He put two spotlights in my birdcage and lanai. They are wonderful. I would highly recommend Handie. Come over to see them..

[dgammon6]

Before we left Indiana, I was looking at lights at Sams club that came on with motion and took a picture. You would download the camera on your laptop to see what caused the lights to come on. My son in law has one at the back of his property to take pictures of deer, and other wildlife that wonder past. It works very well. I haven't been able to look at Sams Club down here yet to see if they have them. If they do, I will have one.

[handieman]

GG, I had solar motion detector lights installed just the other day by our VERY CAPABLE Handieman himself. He put two spotlights in my birdcage and lanai. They are wonderful. I would highly recommend Handie. Come over to see them..
Thank you Kathie BUT
The lights are not solar powered, they are powered by AC from a nearby receptacle. They also are "dual brightness" security lights in that they come on at dusk at half brightness (flood) and when they detect movement they rise to full brightness. If one chooses the wattage carefully the low brightness level will flood the area with dim light and surprise anyone who comes within the area with full brightness. The effect is that, from the inside of the home, someone detected a noise or movement outside and turned the lights on.
jus sayin
Handie
:jester:

[KathieI]

Thank you Kathie BUT
The lights are not solar powered, they are powered by AC from a nearby receptacle. They also are "dual brightness" security lights in that they come on at dusk at half brightness (flood) and when they detect movement they rise to full brightness. If one chooses the wattage carefully the low brightness level will flood the area with dim light and surprise anyone who comes within the area with full brightness. The effect is that, from the inside of the home, someone detected a noise or movement outside and turned the lights on.
jus sayin
Handie
:jester:


Shows you how much I know... Neverrrrr minddddd!! :shrug:
All I know is they work and look good. Thanks Handie for giving us so much detailed information....

[The Great Fumar]

thanks Handieman

I was not aware of the two light level motion lights, Sounds very interesting and something I should definitely have in the rear of my house,,,

very dim fumar ..:coolsmiley:

[spk7951]

In light of the recent break ins and attempted break ins we have been wondering about motion detector lights. We have heard that there are even those powered by solar panels.

Have any of you had motion detector lights installed? If so where on your home? Do you mind sharing the cost? It would also be good to have a recommendation for the contractor you used to install them. Did any of you install them yourself?

Any information would be appreciated. Many of our neighbors are very interested as well.

Thanks in advance.

GracieGirl

Home Depot has some solar powered motion lights that are very easy to install. Check their web site. We bought one, installed it in 10 minutes and it works great.

[Barefoot]

Thank you Kathie BUT
The lights are not solar powered, they are powered by AC from a nearby receptacle. They also are "dual brightness" security lights in that they come on at dusk at half brightness (flood) and when they detect movement they rise to full brightness. If one chooses the wattage carefully the low brightness level will flood the area with dim light and surprise anyone who comes within the area with full brightness. The effect is that, from the inside of the home, someone detected a noise or movement outside and turned the lights on.
jus sayin
Handie
:jester:

Handie, will a motion light work if it is located inside a birdcage, or does it have to be outside?

[The Great Fumar]

Handie, will a motion light work if it is located inside a birdcage, or does it have to be outside?

I can't speak for HANDI but in my opinion it will work fine ......

however having said that , If the light flickers on and off a lot , then you'll have to take the BIRD out.........

allways helpful fumar .:girlneener:

[graciegirl]

I can't speak for HANDI but in my opinion it will work fine ......

however having said that , If the light flickers on and off a lot , then you'll have to take the BIRD out.........

allways helpful fumar .:girlneener:

Fumar. Fumar. Fumar.:shrug:

[MelZ]

If you want a solar powered light:

http://www.solarlightstore.com/solar-spot-lights/flood-lights/motionactivated80ledsecurityfloodlight.cfm

[Barefoot]

I can't speak for HANDI but in my opinion it will work fine ......

however having said that , If the light flickers on and off a lot , then you'll have to take the BIRD out.........

allways helpful fumar .:girlneener:

Fumar, you are always such a huge help.

I wish you'd come to Crispers so we could all bow down in thanks for your astute advice. :bowdown:

[bsliny]

If you install them or have them istalled make sure the fixtures are palced up high Where they can't be reached without getting on a ladder I had them on my garage in Long Island and they were only only about 6 feet off the ground
When my house was robbed they unscrewed the light bulbs:shrug:

[bsliny]

If you install them or have them istalled make sure the fixtures are palced up high Where they can't be reached without getting on a ladder I had them on my garage in Long Island and they were only only about 6 feet off the ground
When my house was robbed they unscrewed the light bulbs:shrug:

[graciegirl]

if you install them or have them istalled make sure the fixtures are palced up high where they can't be reached without getting on a ladder i had them on my garage in long island and they were only only about 6 feet off the ground
when my house was robbed they unscrewed the light bulbs:shrug:

oh dear!

[dgammon6]

I installed a motion dector solar light on the rear of our lanai. $60.00 at Sam's Club. It has two floods, not overpowering for the neighbors but lights up the rear of our lanai.