mollypup
05-09-2012, 04:08 PM
I've spent too much time this morning sitting here in front of the computer comparing outdoor motion detectors. Solar powered ones sound great except they don't work well if you have a few cloudy days in a row, and you have to be particular to make sure the solar cell gets full sun light.
I found a battery powered one here (Mr. Beams) that has gotten a lot of good reviews:
Amazon.com: Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell - Weatherproof - Battery Operated - 140 Lumens: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS?ie=UTF8&colid=FTY8VGUJ7KPZ&coliid=I3UH6A5Y1S4OLK)
but each one takes 3 D -size batteries and it only puts out 140 lumens which is around a 25 watt light bulb.
Also, my house is 100% brick with very little wood trim with which to mount a detector too. I would have to mount it directly into the brick wall which I kind of dread doing.
Are any of you using motion detectors (stupid question lol!) and if so, which ones and how well do you like them?
Thanks for you help in advance!
~molly~
I found a battery powered one here (Mr. Beams) that has gotten a lot of good reviews:
Amazon.com: Mr Beams MB360 Wireless LED Spotlight with Motion Sensor and Photocell - Weatherproof - Battery Operated - 140 Lumens: Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Beams-Wireless-Spotlight-Photocell/dp/B002P6EQPW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS?ie=UTF8&colid=FTY8VGUJ7KPZ&coliid=I3UH6A5Y1S4OLK)
but each one takes 3 D -size batteries and it only puts out 140 lumens which is around a 25 watt light bulb.
Also, my house is 100% brick with very little wood trim with which to mount a detector too. I would have to mount it directly into the brick wall which I kind of dread doing.
Are any of you using motion detectors (stupid question lol!) and if so, which ones and how well do you like them?
Thanks for you help in advance!
~molly~