The benefits of outdoor motion sensor lights are real, including security, convenience and energy savings.  But I've covered those in other articles, and will probalby cover them in future articles as well.  Outdoor motion sensor lights generally come in two varieties - motion sensor flood lights, and motion sensor decorative lights.  As you can see from our site, there are a number of choices of both flood and decorative lights - but which light is best for you?

This article is intended to outline some of the major differences between these two types of motion sensor lights, and hopefully help you make the decision of which type of motion light to focus on.  Any question, don't hesitate to ask!

This solar powered motion detector halogen light really allows you to be flexible in placing the light around your house.  No electricity needed for this solar light -- allowing you to position the light where you want, giving you the convenience and safety of a motion light practically anywhere outdoors -- even in areas without direct sunlight!  This is because the solar panel is separated from the light unit, allowing you to place the solar panels up to 15 feet away from the location where the motion light fixture itself is installed.

The detector gives you a 35 foot, 180 degree motion sensing range, so the light will work in areas where full left/center/right coverage is needed.  Also, the unit uses a sealed lead-acid 6-volt 4Ah rechargeable battery, which are rated to give you at least 3 years of usage before replacement is needed.

A main purpose of using a motion detector light for your outdoor flood light needs is enjoying the energy cost savings they bring. By using a motion light with a normal incandescent bulb, however, you are not capturing the full energy savings available to you. Maximize your cost and energy savings by using fluorescent lighting in your outdoor flood lights! Whether you replace existing bulbs, or are buying bulbs for a new outdoor flood motion light, you will enjoy the savings and benefits of using an energy saving bulb.

Most people understand the wattage value of a normal incandescent bulb, but when shopping for Fluorescent Equivalents, you will need to understand the difference in wattage ratings. Included below is a table to give you a general idea of how these bulbs compare in wattage and in lumen power:

The name says it all -- the Steinel^® NightGUARDIAN UltraEye Halogen Motion Sensor Floodlight packs real quality and performance, great range and precision, without a super-sized price.

• Accurate readings every time from the precision-molded curved lens
• Greater reliability and longer life from an advanced surface-mount circuit board
• Automatic Surge protection with auto-reset
• UL rain-tight rating for both fixture and sensor
• Manual override built into the Microprocessor
• Manufacturer Lifetime Warranty

This floodlight motion detector comes with an Ultra Eye Lens that includes 2 motion sensors, giving you a 240 degree adjustable detection angle and a 40 foot range. The detection zone can be customized using included shrouds. The unit also has a rain tight enclosure, UL rated IP54. The light-on time is adjustable from 10 seconds to 15 minutes, with adjustable lux setting from daylight to dark.