Designers Edge L-1707 One-Light Incandescent Weather Tight Industrial Light

by Designers Edge

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Designers Edge one-light 100-watt incandescent weather-tight industrial light is designed with both style and durability in mind. The stylish casing features all-metal, durable weather-tight construction with tempered glass. The wall-mountable light come with 1/2-inch IPS thread on the top and sides. It is covered by a limited 2-year warranty. Bulbs are sold separately. This unit is UL and CL listed.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 26 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A79I10
• Item model number: L-1707
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,445 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Outdoor Lighting > Porch Lights

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Light Not What It Appears to Be, October 16, 2009

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Christopher J. Rista "cjr_j_r" (Bar-K Ranch, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Designers Edge L-1707 One-Light Incandescent Weather Tight Industrial Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

There are five problems with the light. The photograph has the "attachment pads" edited out. That is because they are jacked-up, and must be oriented at a 45 degree angle to install the wiring box. They should be horizontal. The wiring box has no standard electrical installation holes, so you can't use standard electrical components to mate the light to. The light vapor seal glass is slightly too long. It interferes with the explosion proof cage, so the cage does not install correctly or at a nice centerline orientation front to back. The cage will be cocked because you cannot seat it on the intended 3rd detent to snap it in place. The wiring is #18 braided aluminum? Twisting this wire to 14-2 solid copper is tough and may not be to code. The wiring should have connection screws.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice heavy duty light fixture, December 28, 2008

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Goosecat (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Designers Edge L-1707 One-Light Incandescent Weather Tight Industrial Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was looking for a practical, indestructable light fixture for my backyard. It didn't need to be pretty, just tough and utilitarian. This fit the bill.

Amazon's dimensions are incorrect. The bulb housing is about 8.5" in height and the diameter of the mount is 4.5".

Pros:
-Solid metal case and fixture. It won't break if you throw a basketball at it.
-The tempered glass housing is very thick.
-It illuminates the area immediately below the fixture which is important when you want to step out into a dark backyard.
-There is a thick rubber seal that prevents water from entering the wiring compartment.
-Easy to install.
-Accepts a standard CFL (compact fluorescent) bulb. There is no bulb included.

Cons:
-Very utilitarian and industrial looking which might not fit your decor.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great fixture, just requires some specialized installation, August 22, 2010

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Drew (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Designers Edge L-1707 One-Light Incandescent Weather Tight Industrial Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

After reading one of the previous reviews I was concerned about the mounting problems he had encountered, but I purchased anyway I just had to try it myself. Yes the previous reviewer is correct the mounting holes do not line up correctly with a normal electrical wall box. The fixture was designed to be mounted with the included surface mount box - bummer. After being a bit disappointed, but not willing to be defeated or use the ugly surface mount box I began to work on a way to mount them. Our house has a stucco exterior so I proceeded to take the old fixtures off and hold the new ones up and marked where each of the four holes would have to line up on the stucco. I used a masonry bit and very carefully drilled four holes into just the stucco and carefully put in a wall anchor. These new holes and anchors worked perfect to mount the fixtures. Remember to take off the rubber gasket from the surface mount box and use it between the fixture and the stucco to make a weather tight seal, a little silicone didn't hurt either. I used various wattages (9w and 13w) of the new Phillips mini twist compact fluorescent bulbs (Home Depot - 4 pack for $7.99) in the fixtures and couldn't be more pleased with the light output and how they look. I installed a total of 9 fixtures around the exterior of the house. Building codes can vary across the country I suggest you check yours to ensure your installation complies.