Review on Heath Zenith HZ-5412-WH White 180-Degree 🔆 Motion-Activated Security Light - Enhanced for SEO by Michael Welborn

This is a perfect fit Motion Detection Spotlight that does what it's supposed to do. The lamps and sensor are fully adjustable to provide the best lighting. You can choose a 1, 5, or 10 minute delay before the lights turn off again after motion is detected, and the sensitivity (range) is adjustable up to 70 feet. It has a 180-degree sensitivity pattern, although it's slightly less sensitive at the extreme points. According to the manual, the guarantee is 2 years. Everything needed for installation is included, although the manual recommends insulating the wire nuts. You will need this and a screwdriver. For safety, don't forget to connect the ground wire as the case looks like painted metal. Turn off the power at the switch box during installation. Heath Zenith offers a few different models and colors including a simpler model with a 150 degree pattern and no metal lampshades at a very good price. In fact, you can find this type of device with patterns ranging from 120 degrees to 270 degrees. As a rule, as the model expands, they increase in price. I wall mounted mine about a foot from the corner of the house, so 180 degrees would probably be the widest detection pattern I can use. Metal lampshades improve aesthetics and provide some protection for the lamps. This device replaced an old Heath Zenith device of the same model number that worked for many years before it stopped lighting lamps. Despite the same model number, there have been many design changes since I bought the old model. The old unit had a feature advertised as a lamp saver that slowly dimmed the lamp up and down, presumably to prolong the life of the lamps. I doubt it really matters much as to my knowledge the number of hours used is the key factor in determining lamp life. And in the end I believe that the power semiconductor that slowly powered the lamps was the part that failed on the older device. more expensive units. It can be turned on and off with a separate switch on the sensor. It looks like this device uses a relay to power the lamps, which turn on and off instantly. I suspect the reason for this change on this model was to avoid the need for dimmable LED or CFL bulbs which may be required to deal with slow on/off issues. Some reviewers report crashes due to water getting on the sensor. unit revolution. I tested the old block before discarding it. The inside of the case and the sensor were dry and clean. The kit includes a strong gasket that fits snugly onto the standard round outer bracket. I wrapped white tape around the outside of the case where the gasket is, but I doubt it's necessary. I didn't use silicone sealant, which the manual only recommends if you don't have an outside mount. If you are using silicone sealant I would recommend that you look for a "non-acidic" compound designed for electrical circuits. The Heath Zenith website has some informative low-resolution videos to help you avoid motion detection technology issues. Here are some tips I've learned: 1) The sensor looks for infrared radiation (heat) from a moving object versus the background heat it sees. This means that the hotter the weather, the smaller the difference between the temperature of a human, animal or car and the background temperature, reducing sensitivity. If you have trouble detecting motion in hot weather, consider increasing the sensitivity (range) setting to compensate. 2) Before aligning the sensor, you need to wait a minute or two after powering on to allow the device to adjust to the environment. 3) Movement through the sensor lens is easier to detect than movement towards or away from the lens, so you should position it as best as possible to accommodate this. 4) Observe the perception scheme in the manual. The sensor is designed to look down at an angle, not directly away from the sensor. 8ft mounting height provides optimal range with level sensor. If you have a different installation height, you can tilt the sensor up or down, but remember that the sensor is more sensitive down.