Reddit reviews RAB Lighting STL360H Super Stealth 360 Sensor with Twin Precision Die Cast H101 Deluxe Shielded Bell Floods, 360 Degrees View Detection, 1000W Power, 120V, Bronze Color
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Senses 180 degree out + 360 degree down for total detectionScanning LED'sRadio frequency immunity; 6000 volt surge protection1000 watt switching capacityPre-wired and pre-assembled on CU4 universal EZ plate; protected manual override with auto reset; can be wired in parallel
I didn't go with LED lights because when I read owner reviews they were only so-so. I ended up going with Heath Zenith Model # HZ-5318-BZ lights from Home Depot and RAB Model STL360H lights from a local lighting dealer. Both Heath Zenith and RAB say these models are not designed to be used with LED bulbs because the LED bulbs will cause the motion sensors to malfunction, i.e. lights blinking off and on, etc. The Heath Zenith's don't have as much range to their motion sensor as the RAB's, but they still work very well. However, the RAB's have a 10 year warranty, while the Heath Zenith's only have a 2 year warranty. The RAB's also are much more expensive. If you buy RAB lights then don't buy them from Amazon because RAB won't honor the 10 year warranty because the sellers on Amazon are not authorized dealers. RAB also makes LED motion sensor lights, but their best motion sensor light STL360H is not designed to be used with LED bulbs. When I called customer service at both Heath Zenith and RAB to ask a few question before purchasing their lights, both companies were helpful. The other thing to consider is how high you want to mount the lights on your house. The RAB's recommended mounting at 10 ft. while the Heath Zenith's recommended mounting at 8 ft. The higher mounting height of the RAB's I believe is due to their more powerful motion sensors which gives them a greater range.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Heath-Zenith-240-Degree-Bronze-Motion-Activated-Outdoor-Flood-Light-HZ-5318-BZ/303625386
https://www.amazon.com/RAB-Lighting-STL360H-Precision-Detection/dp/B000W3YI6W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=RAB+STL360H&qid=1565297233&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I purchased this one a few months ago (haven't installed it yet though, so I can't really give you much a review...), but the research I did said this one will last a long time. I know what you mean about the ones in the $30 dollar range though, they have a low quality seal for the electronics and short out after a few months.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W3YI6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I’m a big fan of these: https://www.amazon.com/RAB-Lighting-STL360H-Precision-Detection/dp/B000W3YI6W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rab+stealth+360&qid=1555126929&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Only thing I don’t like is having to adjust certain modes by flipping the power switch several times in a sequence and having to scurry up a ladder to check the indicator lights to make sure it set it properly, but once you figure it out it’s easy. Other than that they’re high quality and very reliable with detecting larger moving objects and ignoring stuff like leaves, snow, rain or swaying branches,