Lets Talk Motion Sensor Lights

[Destroyer]

So I've been battling with junky lighting around the house for a few years. I've tried various big box store fixtures, with some working better than others, but generally poor performance. The big round halogens arent very bright, the long thin work light style halogens get very hot and burn out fast, etc. I currently have these LED sensor lights from Costco that I'm extremely happy with the light output and range, but the sensors suck. Does anyone have any sensors or fixtures they can recommend that work better? Do they make ones that can trigger each other so when one senses something they all turn on? I want daylight around here when Mr. Coyote walks by or someone thinks about creepin around in the dark. :shock:

 

[crash]

I was in the same boat and after having one of our vehicles broken into(and we live in the boonies) I went and outfitted 6 of these lights.

Shop Utilitech Pro 180-Degree 2-Head Bronze LED Motion-Activated Flood Light at Lowes.com

Zero problems so far after a year and the light output is pretty dang good.

I have one of these over my shop door and the nice thing about this particular light is its 2 mode. It will stay on dim and go bright with motion. My shop is about 200ft from the house so its perfect

Shop Secure Home 240-Degree 2-Head Dual Detection Zone Bronze LED Motion-Activated Flood Light with Timer at Lowes.com

 

[wings_of_fire]

This company manufactures quality sensors and semiconductor products. Most online shops sell products from china which have a profit first concept right from the time of design and manufacturing.

Vishay - Vishay Spectrol - Vishay Brands

 

[Fishmaxx]

X10 use to make lights that talked to each other.

 

[Destroyer]

I found these sensors that are supposed to be pretty good, but at $75 a pop a bit of a gamble.

 

[MountainStorm]

A cheaper route is to use the commonly available motion detector heads from Lowes or Home Depot and use as many as you need for the zone you want to light and wire them so if any trip the lights activate. Might be a bit more than you were planning to do...running wire in conduit to boxes with face plates...but it's simple and cheap.

I've got them on the front and back of my shop but I was not that concerned about getting them just right so they are up too high and centered...but still do a decent job of lighting up the trail when I come down to the shop at night and give me some time to unlock the door without a flashlight. Also a good way to see from the house if something is coming past the shop...we live in the woods.