Best flood lights according to redditors
We found 328 Reddit comments discussing the best flood lights. We ranked the 166 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 328 Reddit comments discussing the best flood lights. We ranked the 166 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
A dusk to dawn photocell to control the light.
https://www.amazon.com/Woods-59408WD-Outdoor-Hard-Wired-Photocell/dp/B003Z4ECKC
The most serious light of this sort that I've seen are the Pelican Remote Area Lights. These are waaaay out of your price range (starting at $600) but fun to look at.
More practical options:
And they keep going up. 150W for $190, 240W for $300. Personally I'd get a bunch of the 50W units for more versatility instead. I'm not sure why the 50W unit has such low efficiency since the bigger models appear to be multiple 50W lights stuck together. I suspect it might be more realistic than the other numbers.
This is a great idea. My boyfriend is out of town a lot, leaving me home alone with our two year old. I was extremely uncomfortable alone at night until we invested in some basic, inexpensive home security devices.
1: Bump-proof your deadbolts. These things are super cheap, easy to use and install. They prevent your deadbolt from turning, so no one can pick or bump the lock.
2: Battery-operated alarms. We went to Home Depot and got tiny little battery-operated alarms for each door. These work by having two pieces (one on the door and one on the jamb) with a magnet in each. When the bond between the magnets breaks, as when the door is opened, it goes off. It has "off", "alarm", and "chime" functions, so it's the same device that a lot off convenience stores use. Cost us $15 for two. They work on windows also. (For the record, the alarm is ridiculously loud.)
3: Motion sensor lights. We put one of these on each side of the house. Battery operated so easy to install. Put them a few feet out of arm's reach if possible, check the batteries so often, good to go.
4: As the previous commenter said, get a dog if you can. Preferably a large one, but even a small dog instills a lot of security. Your son will find the companionship totally invaluable, he'll feel more in control if you give him responsibility of taking care of it, and small dogs are great alarm systems.
I hope this helps!
motion operated light for the bathroom so you or the kids dont pee all over in the middle of the night.
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light-Super-Bright/dp/B001LJKLT4
http://www.smarthome.com/251SL/Mr-Beams-Motion-Sensor-LED-Stair-Light/p.aspx
You should definitely get a camera. I can't imagine owning a home in inner SE without one. Get motion detecting security lights for your side yard too. I live in a condo now, but I had a bunch of these in my old place and they worked great.
I'm skeptical on how well z-wave will work for this. I'm afraid it wouldn't respond fast enough and you might get a lot of false positives outside. I have a z-wave motion sensor in my garage and sometimes it doesn't respond until I get out of my vehicle.
Here are some ideas:
I replaced a floodlight fixture in my backyard and fit it with a HomeSeer HS-FLS100+ Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Floodlight Sensor. Not only does my backyard get lit up with a pair of 1500 lumen bulbs when there is motion, I am also using the lux sensor on it to determine when t turn on "dark mode" lighting in the house.
Sure! I have 5 of these type LED floods ranging from 10 to 30 watts.
https://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-30W-white-Flood-Light/dp/B007HZEJG2
30W
Solar-powered motion-sensing lights. I have them all over my property, after someone went through my car a couple times.
https://www.amazon.com/URPOWER-LED-Wireless-Waterproof-Activated/dp/B012ZPKNFE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499030535&sr=8-4&keywords=solar+powered+lights
and this
https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-Garage-Sensor-Security/dp/B010Z9D7E6/ref=sr_1_34?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1499030649&sr=1-34&keywords=solar+powered+lights
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LJKLT4/
I have a few of these in my safe. Simple cheap and effective.
I've been meaning to do this for years. I've always been frustrated by the lack of light around the cargo area, the tailgate seemed like the perfect place to install a work light.
A few days ago I found this light on Amazon. It was cheap and small enough to tear apart and mod into the tailgate. I installed a switch at the top of the window for easy access when open.
I spliced it all into the Pink (+) and Yellow (-) wires of the cargo light. This makes it so it will only work if a door is ajar or you manually turn on the dome light.
It's one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008X099PQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I've got these things scattered all over my property, they work awesome. Some I've had for 2-3 years and still work great. Stick a nail in the wall, hang it and you're done.
They're not nearly as bright as an actual hardwired motion light, but work well enough for most areas where you'd want one. If you want something brighter, check out this.
That is a standard outdoor lighting photocell. Turn off the juice, take it to the Home Depot or your favorite hardware store and get a replacement. Not expensive at all. No setup, calibration, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59408-Outdoor-Hardwire-Photocell/dp/B003Z4ECKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411328663&sr=8-1&keywords=outdoor+lighting+photocell
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
Yep. Fairly inexpensive as well.
Christmas light timer. Just set the time to +8 hrs or more. Some have infinite time setting.
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Outdoor-Photocell-Weatherproof-Grounded/dp/B01MAWA81Q/ref=zg_bs_6291363011_9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3RQ1DR5APRE6PYAMB5VB
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This one would work with your drawing. You would need to gang the junction box and use a coax / outlet cover plate
https://www.amazon.com/Woods-59408WD-Outdoor-Hard-Wired-Photocell/dp/B003Z4ECKC?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
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https://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-Power-Outlet-F-Type-Decora/dp/B00I14X66W/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=double+gang+cover+plate+coaxial+and+outlet&qid=1563385905&s=gateway&sr=8-7
Those are terrible (they run very hot and have poor spectrum) -- get something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/GLW-Waterproof-Daylight-Security-Equivalent/dp/B008XZAPV8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549495351&sr=8-5
LEDMO 50W LED Flood Lights, Waterproof IP65 for outdoor, Daylight White, 6000K, 4000lm, 250W Halogen Equivalent, Security Lights, Floodlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FSD44RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pAm2BbZMG3VZJ
This one has been amazing for me. Lights up my whole back yard nice but you have to buy a few extra things to wire it up since it only has a 3 or 4 foot cord.
The picture for it is wrong. It’s the black one from the reviews.
I have a similar knock-off-market flood like that - this one on a 20 normal tank terrarium and it does a great job. Heat sink on the back get a little warm but not too bad and it's plenty of light. Too much actually for my Gastro. retrocallus to be directly under but a little off to the side is great. Assuming watts to PAR intensity scales somewhat linearly between ours (not a good assumption, but just stating it), I'm going to hazard a guess that this'll be fine for you.
I hae been thinking about adding this to my existing floodlights.
Depending on which state you're in, I'd say go through a Honeywell retailer and pick up a wireless Lyric system to handle the door/window contacts, glass break sensor, siren, and Yale electronic lock. You can put your indoor cameras on the Honeywell app as well.
I've had a positive experience with Honeywell since the wireless set-up process is simple, and the retailer's customer support should help you out should you have any tech issues or need guidance with the app. Makes it real easy to teach family members to use the apps, even people who are really bad with computers. Plus, whenever you move, it's no big deal. Just toss everything back in the box and install it in the next place.
With monitoring, your retailer or security system supplier might have someone they work with. Main thing to look for is that they're UL-listed and meet all the industry standards. Find out if they protect locations like schools and government buildings, too. That's always a good sign. I don't have any specific monitoring companies I can plug, unfortunately.
My only issue with Honeywell is their new wireless outdoor cameras are untested, so until I get my hands on one and put it through it's paces, I'm not going to recommend it.
I prefer wired exterior lights myself, but if you can also get battery-powered like this one on Amazon for cheap. With lights, there's really no need to get fancy unless you've got a lot of area to cover and you plan on being there on a more permanent basis.
For outdoor cameras you can get something like Amcrest's outdoor option. Decent camera, ticks all the boxes, not too expensive. Put your cameras on BlueIris or iSpy.
Hopefully that gives you a good starting point. Since your home is small, you probably don't need many cameras so that'll help mitigate some costs.
It's tough finding the balance between a cheap security system and a reliable one, but I think the added peace of mind makes it a worthy investment.
This one should do the trick, hopefully it doesn't take up too much space: http://www.amazon.com/SE-Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light/dp/B001LJKLT4
http://smile.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light-Super-Bright/dp/B001LJKLT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405651068&sr=8-1&keywords=motion+activated+led+light
ive got two planted + SE on my 24” high tank and i would say it is medium light at best. i have to supplement with flood lights to get it to the higher medium range.
edit: these are the floodlights i purchased and they are a pretty good deal.
I've installed one this way, on a light like this one. May not have been this exact one, but there are a ton that look almost identical, but the stock sensor on it was crap anyway, so putting the camera in place made them much more sensitive. The main point of me linking that here is not the light itself, but to see how the motion sensor attaches. It threads in, and the Spotlight Cam Mount can be threaded in place of the existing sensor and wired in its place. This is even an officially supported install method, included in the newest version of the manual for the Spotlight Cam Mount.
If you just want motion activated lights, go to Home Depot or Amazon and buy a cheap motion sensor floodlight. This one looks good. $40 and you're done.
If you want to integrate, that is be able to manually override the light on or off, use the motion sensor to trigger other events, etc, then get a basic 'dumb' floodlight and wire this thing into it. Basically it replaces the motion sensor with a smart z-wave motion sensor so you can remotely control it. It can also be decoupled- make the light NOT go on when motion is detected. That way you have a floodlight and a motion sensor and SmartThings can use them both totally separately from one another.
I replaced 2 outdoor lights with this light it works and allows for a switch override by flipping the switch off then on again.
I don't think heat will be an issue I was looking at these 1000-1500 lumens LED lights and they can give off some heat but i think the camera will be mounted under it.
triggering the day vision is something though and the delay in doing that
something like this maybe
https://www.amazon.com/LEPOWER-Waterproof-Adjustable-Certified-Activated/dp/B07C5K97GD/
I purchased 2 of these 3 years ago to test them out.
Heath Zenith HZ-5411-WH Heavy Duty Motion Sensor Security Light, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N7FP
I purposefully placed one completely exposed on a gable end fascia board. Zero cover from rain and snow. It still works perfectly. I did use good caulk to seal the base....but that's it.
anywhere to plug into, if so get a something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Warmoon-Waterproof-Flood-3-Plug-Remote/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1502782336&sr=8-7&keywords=led+spotlight
I bought this one. It's bright. Like having a second Sun in the back yard.
Hyperikon LED Motion Sensor Outdoor Flood Light, White, 5000K (Crystal White), Waterproof LED 2-Head Security Light, Dusk to Dawn, Hard-Wired https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ETUHXR4/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_xHY0DbSCW5VP5
I'd also recommend buying a motion-activated light: it turns on if it senses movement, which is proven to be efficient in discouraging a good portion of home intruders. Being under a spot-light when you're try to commit a crime can be very intimidating.
There are some that cost under 20£, but try to shop around and see what's best. You're putting cameras in front of the house only, but do you have a back that needs cover, too? This could be a compromise between additional cameras and nothing, or could be in support of cameras.
Since the goal is to stop your abuser from even wanting to come in, you need to make clear and evident that there are cameras on, as a deterrent, so I'd put a sign that says "this house is covered by cameras" or something on the same effect.
There are apps that can work as panic buttons, and alert your contacts in case of emergency, like ICE. In the US there's a cool app called Smart911, that basically makes you register, and when you call 911, the 9-1-1 call takers can view your addresses, medical information, home information, description of pets and vehicles, and emergency contacts. I think you could ask on r/FindAnApp or other subreddits if there's anything similar in UK.
Stay safe OP, cuddle your pets, and know that you're doing a lot to protect yourself!
I used this amazon link
It uses 3 D batteries
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,
I got this set of motion sensor LED lights, and they're awesome.
I have one set up facing out from the door of the shed so it lights up when I approach it (also helpful for letting dogs out to scare away critters), and a second one above the door inside so when I walk in it lights the whole thing. I only need the one inside so I'm looking for somewhere to put the last one. I can't recommend them enough, they use 3 D batteries though so I'm not sure how much that bothers you.
I have only had them installed for 5 months, but the batteries hold up no problem. I'd also say the range is fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/LEDMO-50w-flood-lights-1-0/dp/B01FSD44RI?th=1
Not sure about the cameras but these lights are amazing. These are 140 lumen but seem much brighter. They also sell them in 300 lumen variety. I've been runniing then for 4 months and haven't had to replace the batteries once. My neighbor calls them the "UFO landing strip lights"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008X099PQ?cache=118722bb3fa5d4184e50acaed511633e&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1409023189&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2
You can buy some of these LED flood lights from Amazon. The one I got is 20w, 6500K. I don't know the exact needs for a 30 gallon tank, but one was more than enough for my 10 gallon. They've got more powerful ones as well!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFU8C7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only down side is that it gets hot. Not enough to raise my water temp, but still noticeable. You could proabably DIY suspend these above the tank somehow.
I have just put together a system for a remote barn on my property. It may be overkill for what you are trying to accomplish, but thought it might help.
This is connected to a 12v deep cycle marine battery that you an find at NAPA.
Depending on frequency of use, you may be able to get away with a lower wattage solar panel, or, if it is rarely used, scrap the solar components all together and just lug the battery back to your house once a month a stick it on a trickle charger.
I have one of each of these, both have been running for about a year without issues.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB12LGU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFUZ1VC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The $100 one is extremely bright, worth spending a bit more if you have a large area.
I saw your other post and just now this one. I've been looking into bonsai for a little bit now, so I'm glad I caught this post before it got too old.
How exactly does one "become" a bonsai and the other doesn't? Does that just mean you'll keep the bonsai in a smaller pot and give the other one bigger pots all its life? Do trees in bonsai pots get stunted growth or something or what prevents them from growing larger? I've seen images before of plants with roots breaking pots open so it seems like a pot doesn't necessarily limit growth? Although I think it must somewhat in most cases?
I can't keep any plants outside unsupervised or they most likely will get stolen. I saw the light you use and I would love one like that but cannot afford it. I have two of these, one is 50w and one is 20w. I have north west windows (so like, pretty awful). Do you think I would be able to keep a jade tree growing? I have a bunch of other succulents that I started this winter and they are all doing pretty well, including growing props, the only exception is my crassula moonglow has etiolated for some reason. I've moved it's position to see if it can get more light. I keep them in a window as well since I figure every little bit helps, but I don't count on that.
Anyway, what I'm trying to ask is do you think I have favorable conditions at all for a bonsai tree? I wanted jade specifically since it has water needs more aligned with succulents than other bonsai trees.
Thanks any help you can provide. Your jade looks really cute now and I look forward to updates on how it grows and what you do with it!
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 was thinking these flood lights might work.
I have a small ~10x10 garden shed and I use a battery operated motion-detecting light from Mr. Beams:
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW
It uses D batteries and is wide enough to light most of the shed when I go in there at night. It has a photocell so it won't turn on during the day. It was not worth running power out to this small shed so this was a perfect solution.
Well to be to be honest if your willing to put the time in for looks and stuff you can make it look wonderful. I have seen some nice DYI CFL reflector set ups.
Now for the LED flood lights, here is one that I ordered and playing with, its 30W ones, and I just got it set up so I am not sure how over the top it is for intensity:
https://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-30W-white-Flood-Light/dp/B007HZEJG2?ie=UTF8&me=&ref_=olp_product_details
Now for the 20W one that I have are here:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Flood-Light-Spotlight-Outdoor/dp/B007HZB4MO/ref=sr_1_13?s=lamps-light&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1465514979&sr=1-13&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_89%3AGLW
I mean you could really make it nice mounting it with like some pipe to hide the wires and hang it from the ceiling..... or better with the flood lights you can build an enclose for them also.
Ill get more detail later but this gives you an idea.
There's this one with 10 LEDs compared to the usual 3:
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Motion-Sensor-Light-Super-Bright/dp/B001LJKLT4
MOAR LEDS!!!!
This may be an extremely dumb question but does the Wattage matter on the light? I'm looking at https://www.amazon.com/Warmoon-Waterproof-Flood-3-Plug-Remote/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510155008&sr=8-4&keywords=green%2Bflood%2Blight&th=1
10W Flood light.
Would this provide the same positive results I see everyone having?
This hooked up to an old vexilar battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XZAPV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xVKbAb2PC4SSF
Depending on how bright and what type of lighting effect you are trying to have you could use a lower or higher wattage of one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Outdoor-Lights-Halogen-Equivalent/dp/B008XZAQDU/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1464312270&sr=8-1&keywords=12volt+led+flood+lamp&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011
http://www.amazon.com/Lemonbest%C2%AE-Black-Underwater-Landscape-Fountain/dp/B00DUTL0VQ/ref=pd_sim_86_12?ie=UTF8&dpID=417N5j5Cq0L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1330WQXCH8JG0QNBX4A3
http://www.amazon.com/Moonrays-95557-Outdoor-Landscape-Fixture/dp/B006PEE4VQ/ref=pd_sim_86_18?ie=UTF8&dpID=41xVleTZwnL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1330WQXCH8JG0QNBX4A3
http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-30W-white-Flood-Light/dp/B007HZEJG2
Not sure if this is exactly what your looking for.
Goooood monday morning
The cheapest I have is this LED Light at $5.75, but I'd be very happy to paypal you the $.88 if it meant I could get it!
Thanks for the contest, have a lovely day
This will work for less than $18. I have one, it will do any color, and that exact blue is what I use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015XW7YE4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SojGDbSCCR202
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015XW7YE4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SojGDbSCCR202
Those look kind of handy actually. Have you noticed any flicker to them?
Like this? LEDMO 50W LED Flood Lights, Waterproof IP65 for outdoor, Daylight White, 6000K, 4000lm, 250W Halogen Equivalent, Security Lights, Floodlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FSD44RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_80K.yb13TWK7P
Purchasing just the chip components can be a hassle as you need to buy a power supply, heatsink, and solder them. It can make for a fun DIY project though. I recommend pre-built COB lights like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F24HFDF/
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You can save money by purchasing lights that aren't specifically marketed for plants. They work similarly, as all LEDs are full spectrum. Just pay attention to the K rating - 6500k is optimal for veg growth, and has more blue wavelengths. Personally, these are what I'm using. One light can grow multiple plants: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFUZ1VC/
A 2-pack of 100W LED floodlights is $56 and combined will work just as well as a $100 grow light... (This is forbidden knowledge)
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Masterblend is fine and can be subbed out for Maxibloom. They're both designed for maximum flowering, which cannabis and tomato growers love. They aren't geared for the veg stage of pepper growth, which is why I add 1/4 tsp of calcium nitrate and 1/8 tsp Epsom salts per gallon of solution. This covers the nutrients that Masterblend lacks, so your plants will definitely love you for it.
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Good luck, fellow hydro grower!
Really, any 6500k bulb would work.
I have this one and hang it from the ceiling of my grow room.
Put two of those LED security lights on the rollbar facing backwards (and upwards to their face) wired to a switch.
Get it via the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M16Q20H
Not that I am aware of. A remote sensor is doable, if you are halfway handy. It is inserted inline on the black wire that runs to the recessed light, and the sensor can be mounted just about anywhere that the light it triggers will not be falling on it:
https://www.amazon.com/Woods-59408WD-Outdoor-Hard-Wired-Photocell/dp/B003Z4ECKC
I think this is what you're looking for. I don't have it, but I plan to soon. Outdoor, hard wired, and can directly control lights in addition to reporting motion to your smart system.
Here is a 2 pack for $41. Here is the listing for the individual units.
What do you want to accomplish? I love the little $20 LED rectangles for most purposes, but if you're looking to light up a tree or something they won't quite cut it. I'd get a pair of these, see what they can do, and choose to either get more of those or get some better lights as well. - https://www.amazon.com/Spotlight-Waterproof-Changing-Dimmable-Security/dp/B01DIO7HKK/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1542401643&sr=8-18&keywords=RGB+Led+flood+light
By the way, there are way less affordable listings for these than last time I checked. This trade war is so dumb.
Right the throw and diffusion are going to be opposing variables, just looking to minimize the throw loss as much as possible.
I found some pictures of that DC fix in action. http://budgetlightforum.com/node/28462#comment-535215
However it is hard to tell if it is right up on the light source, and its not a particularly strong light source. Do you know how it will do with a stronger light source (and multiple light sources) such as this one https://www.amazon.com/Equivalent-Waterproof-Daylight-Security-Floodlight/dp/B00JB12LGU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496281447&sr=8-1&keywords=led+flood+lighting ?
What will happen if it is touching the light source? Many of these diffusers seem to become transparent if they are right up on the light source, not sure if this one is like that because so far I haven't found the actual materials.
I guess I could try stacking them but according to the forum each one is like 3-5% loss in lumens so it would probably only be helpful if the stacks could be less than 3.
Get more details by the link:https://www.amazon.com/Lightimetunnel-Durable-Oxford-Fabric-Organizier/dp/B01M16Q20H/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1488270466&sr=8-11&keywords=lightimetunnel
Something like this?
Here is something along the lines of what you're looking for
Link
Your best bet might be to just surf amazon for a bit. They have tons of this kind of stuff.
Okay, I've got some numbers for you.
At 12.8V, here is the amperage:
approx 5 mA (= 0.064 Watts) - standby current, i.e. with LEDs off, this is what the unit uses to listen for the infrared remote control
approx 2.81A (=36 Watts) - full white brightness; all LEDs on
approx 1.40A (= 18 Watts) - full red only
approx. 1.35A (=17 Watts) - full blue only
approx. 1.30A (=16.6 Watts) - full green only
approx 0.04A (= 0.5 Watts) - red on lowest setting (at night, this is still bright enough to see your way around in the dark)
So if you have a standard 100 amp-hour deep cycle RV battery, you could run for 18 hours at full (very bright!) white to drain your battery to 50%. You almost certainly won't want it this bright, or you'll need sunglasses! 20 Watts might be a reasonable brightness setting.
Another option (that I've purchased) is a 10 Watt flood light:
https://www.amazon.com/GLW-Waterproof-Daylight-Spotlight-Equivalent/dp/B008XZAPV8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494371795&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=glow+12v+10w+flood+light
But it doesn't have configurable colour or brightness; it's either off or on. The LED rope lights are much more adjustable. I'm using two of the LED ropes (one along each long edge of the cabin), a 10W flood light at one end, a 20W flood light (no longer available??) at the other end, and another 10W flood light for an outside light.
These bad boys will work: https://www.amazon.com/LEDMO-Waterproof-Daylight-Equivalent-Floodlight/dp/B01FSD44RI/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1522166337&sr=1-8&keywords=led+flood+light
Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell - Weatherproof - Battery Operated - 140 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P6EQPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZemNAbN45V0PN
I have this one it is great
link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M16Q20H
You'd have to find a stand, but this style of light on Amazon tends to be really good for the price. I have a different one that's out of stock now, but I've dropped it more than a couple times onto concrete from about head height and it's still going strong.
If you want a flashlight, the Thunite T10 is pretty fantastic for the price.
It really depends how often they would be triggered.
THese:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW
advertise 1 yr with 8-10 activations a day...but not sure how long in the real world
Heath Zenith HZ-5411-WH Heavy Duty Motion Sensor Security Light, White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00002N7FP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iUWUCb0MH0HRH
Here you go. $6.95 plus free shipping with Amazon Prime.
If you're moving soon, I would recommend this. Battery powered, powerful, and hangs by 3 small screws, so it's easy to take with you.
My setup is 3 timed lights (dusk to dawn) attached around the front of the house to cover the porch and driveway, a RAB motion flood light on the back door, and then I've been using various solar lights to fill in other areas. It all works together pretty well to light up my house on my very dark street, and it looks good too.
Some of the solar lights are just the garden type, lining the plants in the front yard and a couple of solar spot lights pointed up at a tree I have. They're not too bright and are primarily for aesthetics, but still contribute to adding more ambient lighting around the outside of the house.
The other solar lights are intended for security and convenience... I've been using a bunch of these motion-activated solar lights for the past 9 months with good results: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZPKNFE
I put them in dark areas that are outside the reach of my normal lighting... some dark corners in the back, and a really dark side on the front of the house. Although I've tried to put them in areas that get a good amount of direct sunlight for part of the day, I have 3 in areas that are in varying degrees of shade, and they have been doing just fine anyway. Being motion-activated, they don't use much power through the night, so they probably don't need to charge much during the day.
Ultimately, home break-ins tend to happen during the day when people are at work, rather than at night when residents and neighbors are likely to be home. My main concern for lighting at night is to deter car break-ins in my driveway, and have a lot of lighting (and some cameras) over there for that.
Not exactly booby traps, but more of a deterrent and noise-making protection done cheap.
This guide isn't so bad either.
What about a bunch of these?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007HZEJG2?pc_redir=1411248110&robot_redir=1
Use some wooden frames to hang them on.
This is the light.
I recently bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETUHXR4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is very bright, LED, easy to install. The motion sensing range isn't huge, maybe 20 feet, so depends on how big of an area you're trying to cover.
Just click the link.
Is this the one you are talking about?
Maybe the Homeseer z-wave flood motion sensor could work for you? Do you have any voice assistants? You could trigger it through that? Or a z-wave button perhaps?
Yep, I can recommend these guys. There might be cheaper ones, but these work really well.
For the price you might like these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFUZ1VC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought these, Love them!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZPKNFE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks, do you think something like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KFU8C7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1520625842&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=flood+light
Would work well?