Customer Reviews

Designers Edge L-1706 One-Light Outdoor 100-Watt Incandescent Weather Tight Industrial Light with Clear Globe

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I bought 2 of these for my laundry room. I hooked them together with a EMT conduit so that I could mount one over the existing ceiling box. The threading was 1/2" so it was compatible with all the EMT & flex hardware at Home Depot. I'm not using these outside but if I was, they include the rubber weather seals. The glass globes are also tempered which is a nice touch. They aren't explosion proof like the real industrial fixtures they emulate but those are around $200/ea. So for 1/10 the price I'm very happy with these. I had to look around quite a bit to find them since I didn't know what this type of fixture was called.

I used 3 of these fixtures, attached to each other with conduit to create a custom fixture in my kitchen. They look great. Very sturdily built for something so inexpensive. All were shipped intact...nothing broken. Should be noted that 1/2" conduit and connectors are required to connect them, not 3/4" as noted elsewhere. Really pleased with this purchase.

For years, I lived with a measly, single unhoused bulb in my garage which not only created a cave-like environment but risked bulb breakage when carrying around tall objects. I decided to fix this once and for all with three of these Designers Edge fixtures.

These fixtures are rock solid and indestructible. The steel cage protects the thick tempered glass which by itself would be difficult to break. The industrial design nicely complements my tool-filled garage.

I first installed 3 round junction boxes distributed evenly in my ceiling framing. My ceiling is unfinished and these fixtures have screw spacing that is too far apart to mount directly onto round junction boxes. My solution to this was to install 6"W x 24"L plywood to span the ceiling joists and cover the junction boxes. I cut a hole in the plywood to feed the wiring through. The fixtures were then easily mounted onto the plywood.

Now I have 3 x 100 watt bulbs (CFL's work too) in unbreakable housing to illuminate my garage and it is great! I also put in a motion detector switch so I don't even need to turn the lights on or off.

This is one of those that can be described as "build them like they used to." A very robust design and easy to install. I have already challenged its integrity with several inadvertent strikes from a ladder and other shed implements. The fixture didn't even blink from the assaults. What amazes me it that I wasn't able to find this at a local HD or Lowes. Maybe it's because this is more of a commercial grade and not so much something the average residential customer would purchase.

I was pleased to find this rather straight forward substitute for my old Sodium Lamp Fixture which was bulky and troublesome with bulb replacement. The night sensor also was problematic since it pointed directly to the underside of the roof overhang. This fixture was a rather simple installation readily supporting efficient florescent lamps. I also added a night sensor, purchased from Amazon also, which allowed me to direct the sensor in a more optimum direction (rotation) to pick up the morning sunrise. Overall, very pleased and wish this solution were around years ago.

The designers Edge L-1706 Industrial Light, weather tight fixture was just what we were looking for. We needed lighting in a spring house that we had just renovated and this light fit the bill. Very heavy, durable and look like the more expensive ones at the local building supply store. Since it will be damp in the spring house, the weather tightness was a must. We love them (we bought 2). They were easy to install, we couldn't be happier with them.

Good item. Works well in barns. We have installed 18 of these lights and I think they will do the job nicely.

Well constructed, looks nice, easy to install, good price, fast shipping. I didn't think a compact flouro would fit but a 100 watt fits no problem. The glass and cage isn't just for looks either, its strong enough to take a pretty good hit. Will be ordering more.