Product Description

Use the power of the sun to light dark areas and add extra security with the Sunforce 60 LED Solar Motion Security Light. This light automatically turns on when motion is detected, making it the perfect solar security solution. This security light comes equipped with 60 super-bright LEDs in a durable ABS plastic and aluminum housing. The 1-watt, 6-volt amorphous solar panel charges 1 x AA 5-Pack Ni-MH 6V 900mAh of rechargeable batteries, ensuring reliable lighting power for whenever, wherever you need it.

About Amorphous Solar Technology

Amorphous solar panels work during all daylight conditions, even on cloudy days. They are best for smaller output needs, temporary set ups and areas that do not receive predictable sun conditions. These solar panels ensure that your solar lights will work anywhere.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28 in Automotive
• Size: One Size
• Color: Black
• Brand: Sunforce
• Model: 82156
• Released on: 2011-10-13
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 5.70" h x 7.90" w x 9.10" l,

Features

• Made with ABS plastic and aluminum for added durability
• Solar panel is amorphous (1W, 6V) and can be mounted almost anywhere
• Lumen output: 850
• No main power or wiring required
• Working Time: 30 minutes, 72 times, one time lighting 25 seconds

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

232 of 235 people found the following review helpful.
Finnicky - worth it in the end
By Sean Guenther
Pros:
Nice, bright light - better than expected.
Adjustable settings for: 1. what constitutes dusk when the light begins to motion sense; 2. how sensitive the IR detector is to movement, and; 3. how long the light remains on.
Selectable modes for auto, on, or off.
IR sensor is adjustable up / down and left / right, separate from light.
Power cord from solar cell is very long and gives you more flexibility on installation locations.

Cons:
Mounting hardware (not the units themselves) is not galvanized or otherwise weather resistant (e.g. stainless). I used a silicon based caulk to cover screw heads and seams.
Light is only adjustable up / down so getting the light to face where you want may involve mounting additional hardware.
Adjustable settings have considerable hysteresis. (I was up and down a ladder many times)
I bought three of these; two of them took considerable time (15+ minutes) to start turning off in Auto mode, even with the sensitivity and time adjustments minimized. The third worked as soon as the switch was turned. All three had been given the same amount of time to charge beforehand (5 days).

I took one star for setup because I had almost given up on two of the three purchased. The adjustment settings were initially unresponsive and the lights just stayed on in Auto mode. When they finally turned off, everything started working as indicated. The adjustment knobs are not linear, so I recommend getting a second person to perform a walking test so that the first can stay on the ladder to tweak the settings. Also recommend using some sealant on the mounting hardware to keep it from rusting. I kept picturing two years from now: we're inside and something hits the side of our house and it looks like someone is shining a flashlight in the window as one of these lights breaks away and dangles from the power cord because of cheap hardware.

Once we wer e able to move beyond the setup and enjoy them, these lights redeemed some stars for how bright they are and the fact that they're solar with motion detection. I truly didn't expect the intensity to be this good and to last for so long. I'm sure this will vary with the availability of optimal charging sunlight, but the performance, brightness, function, and price are well worth it so far.

FYI - the solar cell mounts to a ball-joint bracket on one of the long sides. The quickest comparison that comes to mind is the rearview mirror in a car. Except the range of movement is better on the solar cell. 360 degrees of rotation, and 180 degrees of tilt. Combine this with the length of power cord supplied and you have greater latitude on where you can install everything.

Very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to others. Feel free to respond with any questions or feedback. I'll try to remember to post a follow up in 6 months and s ee how they're holding up.

104 of 110 people found the following review helpful.
Bright solar powered motion light where needed
By Morbius
This light is very easy to set up and seems sturdy. The light housing itself is metal instead of plastic which I prefer. I replaced included rechargeable batteries with higher rated AA mHA ones. I charged the light inside for a couple of days and mounted to the outside deck. The motion sensor is sensitive and accurate. The light is small but illuminates better than expected. It lights approximately 200-300 square foot area very well. I don't know how it will handle in the long run. Our Wyoming winters can reek havoc on outdoor products, but the product is performing very well right now. Light includes customizable control settings for motion radius, light sensitivity and illumination duration. The only con would be that the mounting bracket only allows the light to pivot up and down and not side to side, so this does limit mounting options....the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5.

65 of 70 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic light for the price - very pleased with brightness
By Vince
My home has some dark areas that do not have light fixtures available, and I have a couple of small dogs that I need to keep an eye on when I let them out. Instead of hard-wiring in new exterior lights (a MAJOR project to do, or costly to pay an electrician), I decided to go the "easy" solar light path. I purchased a "standard" (non-LED) light for over $100 from a local "big box" store, and the light works fine. But since I have several areas I want to light, I wanted to explore a lower-cost alternative, so I gave the Sunforce LED light a try.

Installation was super easy. It takes just a few minutes to screw in the light and solar bracket, and you are done.

But the best part comes (of course) after the sun goes down. This one light provides a decent amount of light over a large area (much more "flood" than "spot"). I would estimate that the main lit area is around 40 feet by 50 feet, which definitely exceeded my expectations, AND it beats the p ants off the $100+ light. It is not as bright as a hard-wired flood light, but it isn't too far behind.

I like this light so much that I just ordered two more; actions speak louder than words, so that tells you what I really think about the lights ... A+!