I ordered 2 of these units to install on the front of my house since our neighbors car was broken into a few weeks ago. We ordered these units to use as intruder deterrents as well as a light source for when we come home. Our front door is covered by roof overhang and at night it is really difficult to see the front door locks (to be able to insert keys to gain entry). I installed the first unit underneath the roof overhang and it now illuminates the front door when someone approaches. What I really liked about these units is that you get a long cord (15ft) to connect the solar panel, which i installed on top of our roof to get maximum sun exposure. The solar panel has its own mounting bracket with 4 screws (provided) and I could easily mount it with enough flexibility to angle the panel to face the sun. I installed the second unit above our garage and at night it illuminates the area in front of the garage where we park our cars. The units are solidly built, the LED housing is metal with a glass panel (not plastic!). When I unpacked both units it does say in the manual to charge each unit for 3 days! but when I flicked the on/off switch both units turned on! It was useful to see the units turn on before installing them to check all the LEDs worked as I read some folks received units with defective LEDs. The installation process was pretty simple, no major issues, there is a single U-shaped bracket that I mounted on the wall with 2 screws (provided), then I attached the unit with the 2 wingnuts, you can adjust the angle of the light only up & down (a small limitation depending on how you install it). The sensor on the bottom adjusts in all directions (left, right, up & down). According to the manual the sensor has a range of 36ft and when I tested the light for the first time in the dark it is pretty much around that range. You can also adjust the length of time the light stays on (from 8 seconds to 2 minutes) and lastly you can also adjust the sensor sensitivity (from turning on during the day to only turning on at night - complete darkness). I have had both units installed on my house for 2 weeks now and they work just fine, they both turn on in the dark (as per my settings) when someone triggers the motion sensors, they stay illuminated for the amount of time I set them to and they are very bright! According to the manual you can replace the NiHM batteries if they don't hold a charge anymore and I believe the light uses 4 rechargeable AA batteries. The only "small" complaint I have is that the units emit a "blue-ish" colored light only because they are LEDs and not a more natural-colored light like incandescent or CFL lights, but they function as they should and all powered by the sun!!!
Update 9/20/2018: I bought & installed both units exactly 5 yrs ago and I have to say I am extremely impressed by continuous functionality and quality of build! Both units are working as they should just like the day I installed them, all LEDs are still shining brightly and battery charge through solar panels are still keeping these lights working!!!
| Brand | Sunforce |
|---|---|
| Color | One Color |
| Special Feature | Motion Sensor |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Finish Type | White |
| Shade Color | White |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Number of Light Sources | 60 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included Components | Battery |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Wattage | 2.00 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Number of Pieces | 10 |
| Voltage | 6 Volts |
| Manufacturer | Sunforce |
| Model | 82156 |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.4 x 5.3 x 11.2 inches |
| Item model number | 82156 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82156 |
| Special Features | Motion Sensor |
