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I got this at a local store to go by the front door to get a little illumination for when we come home and some one forgot to leave the front porch light on.

Pros:
doesn't turn on unless you move or wave within a couple inches of the sensor to turn it on. The red area on the face is the sensor.
No switches or buttons to hit to turn it on at night
BRIGHT light
2 level lighting

Cons: if for some reason you forget to wave again to turn it off it'll be on for 45 minutes. There should be a switch added for this unit to stay on for lesser time.

That's about my biggest gripe, who needs an LED light on for 45 minutes... I would think by that time you or someone would have been able to find a switch to turn on another light. After a couple rounds of 45 minutes of lighting these batteries will be dead so it's a waste to have something like this stay on for that long. 15-20 minutes is more than enough.

I was going to mount a second light in the porch that is motion activated but just haven't gotten around to it. I might do that this winter seeing as I can stand to be in the attic and run a couple wires through to the front porch for another light just for this very need. Would make things a lot easier in the long run.

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Heath Zenith SL-4151-BR1 Mission Style 150-Degree Motion Sensing Decorative Security Light, Rustic Brown

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Heath and Zenith are names I remember, so I figured this light would last longer than the previous generic brand I bought at a box store. It only lasted maybe 300 cycles.

The H-Z is attractive, has real bevelled glass, a 30-foot range and several settings for time on and such. It is heavy and seems very rugged. It isn't a lightweight or cheesy light. The finish seems durable, but of course only time will tell.

It also has a "Dual-Brite" feature. What this means is that there is a mode where the light will get just enough power to make the bulb filament just glow. In this mode it serves as an accent light and the low-volt glow is kind of orange, so it looks like an old gas flame. This wasn't a feature I was interested in, but it is there.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get the low-volt mode to turn off. Motion would turn the light on bright, as it should, but when it turned off, the glow mode would activate and wouldn't go away.

I called the number on the warranty/instruction booklet and got an actual American. He said he would get another one out of stock, test it and send it. He did, and it works fine.

Why five stars for a product that was defective? Well, the lamp is very nice and everyone knows that a small percentage of electronic products fail. No product is any better than the support, so I can report that H-Z stands behind its product. If they didn't, then there would be a scathing one-star review.

I did look at the module of the SL-4151 and compared it to my original melted one. The one in the H-Z is much bigger and better looking, so I'll expect it to last. I have other motion-activated lights that have worked for over fifteen years, so it is possible.

So, rugged and good looking, versatile and good customer support equals five stars.

I suggest getting a clear lamp for it. Looks better than a frosted type bulb and the low-volt feature precludes a fluorescent. It isn't on enough to worry about energy saving anyway.

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I now have 4 of these lighting areas around my house. I had been using cheaper lights that didn't have the low-high motion detector settings, and they just didn't last. Finally started using these 6 years ago. Should have done that long before. So far I have changed 2 bulbs in 6 years, with one only lasting 4 years. These have paid for themselves in savings on electricity and just working faithfully for years! When I think back to those other lamps I was using, and having to replace them every year or two, these are a dream come true! I used my ladder to mount two on the back of the house 3 years ago, and I haven't been on a ladder for lighting since! Durable, efficient, and fairly easy to install and set up. I would recommend using a hookup that is controlled by a light switch, just in case you have to replace a bulb in a few years.

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I needed 2 lights for both sides of my front entry and bought one first, just to see if it was all it's said to be. I got the second about a week later. I can't say its the sturdiest assembly I've ever seen, but then again how sturdy does a light like this need to be?
It works as advertised... I have them lit with 15 watt incandescents, on low they have a nice faint glow, barely enough to light my 30 foot long porch. When the motion sensor is activated, there's a nice amount of light to see your way, or to light up someone approaching. The motion sensor is very sensitive at the high setting, 40 feet +. Both were turned down to about mid-way, and they're now perfect for my installation.
I can't comment on long-term service as I've only had these about a month, but if you like the look, and want the function this light has (dual-bright), go for it. I've been satisfied so far.

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My wife doesn't have very good sight , and we have been using night lights for some time now . In the past , the lights bothered me at night when I turned in my sleep , they would wake me up , but with the sensing night light , It only brightens when someone is moving , and it provides good lighting to move around with out mishaps . I would reccomend this to my friends . Thanks . Mr. Lindsey

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I have three, soon to be four. They do exactly what they say it will do. Also, it will not drive your neighbors crazy as the light is better focused. A little pricy from this seller when you add shipping. Suggest you try Home Depot first.