Fulcrum 20031-101 Motion Sensor LED Porch Light, Silver

by Fulcrum

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the Fulcrum 20031-101 is a motion sensor and LED porch light in one compact unit. Equipped with six LEDs, the porch light can detect movement within a 25-foot range and at a 100-degree angle to provide instant security to any area in or around your home. The light also rotates so its cool, bright white light can illuminate all dark areas. To preserve battery power, photocell technology prevents the light from turning on during the daytime. The porch light requires no hardwiring and comes with all necessary mounting hardware. It runs on four C batteries (not included).

Six-LED Porch Light with Motion Sensor At a Glance: Motion-sensor LED for automatic indoor or outdoor illumination Available in silver, bronze, and white 25-foot detection range at 100-degree detection angle Six-LED panel for bright white light; rotates to point where needed Photocell technology prevents light from turning on during daytime Hands-free operation for safety and convenience Includes mounting hardware; runs on four C batteries (not included)

Motion-sensor LED light with 25-foot detection range illuminates dark areas and helps protect your property. View larger.

Six-LED panel rotates to cover a wide area with bright, white light.

Automatically Illuminates Dark Areas for Safety
The porch light enhances the security of your property. It can brighten a dim porch, carport, doorway, back staircase, or garage without requiring a flipped switch. The light detects movement within a 25-foot range and automatically switches on and stays illuminated until the sensor has not detected motion for a full 30 seconds.

Bright LED Panel Rotates to Cover 25 Feet
The six-LED panel rotates so light covers its entire range, illuminating dark corners as well as open space. During the daytime, the light's photocell and motion sensor prevent activation to save battery power. In low light and darkness, motion will trigger the light. Weatherproof casing helps protect it against the elements, even during inclement weather.

Fast, Easy Installation Without Cords or Wires
The sensor light mounts anywhere quickly and installs in minutes without wires or plugs. Installation is as simple as loading 4 C batteries and attaching the mounting plate with two screws (included). Measuring 5-1/2 inches on all sides and weighing 1 pound, the porch light is compact enough to blend in with its surroundings. It requires no hardwiring, and comes with all necessary mounting hardware.

Energy-Efficient LEDs Extend Battery Life
To save you money and help protect the environment, this light uses energy-efficient LED bulbs. These bulbs extend battery life, and never need replacement. Additionally, they emit little or no heat when compared to incandescent lamps.

What's in the Box
Light and hardware.

Amazon.com Product Description

Brighten a dim porch, carport, or garage without needing to flip a light switch with this unobtrusive motion sensor LED porch light from Fulcrum Products. Upon detecting movement within a 100-degree angle and a 25-foot range, the 6-volt light switches on and stays illuminated until the sensor detects no motion for a solid 30 seconds. The six LED panel rotates to enable its cool blue light to illuminate the darkest areas. During the daytime, the sensor light’s photo cells prevent the light activation. The porch light is weather-proof for inclement weather. Easy to install, the light requires no hardwiring and comes with necessary mounting hardware. Four separately purchased C batteries are needed to power the light. The porch light measures 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches and weighs 1 pound.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001JJBZCS
• Item model number: 20031-101
• Batteries: 4 C batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #6 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Outdoor Lighting

Customer Reviews

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136 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't handle humidity so well, May 23, 2010

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Don M (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fulcrum 20031-101 Motion Sensor LED Porch Light, Silver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had this a few months now and it's working perfectly. I have it hung on the underside of my porch roof so it's not directly exposed to the weather and I honestly don't think I would recommend it for places where it will get rained / snowed on. I'm sure it will be able to handle the ambient moisture / cold / heat from being outside but I don't think it would last long if you plan on mounting it directly in the elements - at least not unless you do some slight modifications to it like using caulk or silicone over the seams. The motion sensor function works great - it only comes on when it's dark and the sensitivity is perfect. Once it detects no motion for approx 10 to 15 seconds it goes right back out again. The light is very adequate for shining on a door so you can see the keyhole or find your way in a dark area.

UPDATE 9/17/2010: I wanted to add a couple of notes now that I have been using this light for six months. I had initially given this 5 stars but had to knock off a couple of stars due to some serious issues with the light. The light began staying on all night long when there was no motion - occasionally going off for a second and then coming back on again. Since it had been six months since I installed the light and the light was getting a bit dim I assumed that maybe it was because the batteries were dying. When I opened the door to replace the batteries white water poured out - the water was white due to the moisture inside the light corroding the batteries and they were leaking a lot of acid. It actually burned a little and the batteries were in such bad shape I'm surprised they were even able to turn the light on. As I mentioned above, my light is not exposed to any direct moisture at all - it's hung on my porch roof which has an eave that extends down one foot from the roof line and the light is mounted in the corner. No matter how hard it rains the light would never be able to get hit by water so apparently the ambient humidity is getting into the light and condensing inside. I was able to get the light working again by leaving the battery door off and letting the insides dry (inside the house) for a week - I think the water was causing the circuit board inside to short out. Before I put the batteries back in I sealed all around the lens and all the seams with silicone sealant. After I put the batteries in I sealed the battery door shut with Dap 18324 Seal 'N Peel Removable Caulk, 10.1-Ounce so hopefully that will keep moisture from entering. It really is a nice light and it's a shame the manufacturer didn't put a little more effort into making this more weather resistant. If you plan on using this outside at all I would recommend that you seal it up good first unless you live in a desert. As I mentioned the battery life is roughly six months, which is decent, but I think I expected more since it runs on 4 C cell batteries. Then again, maybe they would have lasted longer if they weren't soaked in water.

134 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Affordable and easy to install with sufficient lighting, January 7, 2009

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Gregory C. Han "typefiend" (Los Angeles, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fulcrum 20031-101 Motion Sensor LED Porch Light, Silver (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just added this to the bottom of our apartment's formerly unsafe and dark stairway. Powered by the 4 size C batteries, my only worry was whether this would sufficiently illuminate the section (the reason I ruled out a solar powered unit; these tend to put out as much light as a birthday candle). Initially tested the unit indoors and I was pleasantly surprised to see the LEDs put out a great deal of light...enough to read by. Installation is a breeze, the motion sensor is sensitive enough to turn on from about 6-8' away, and hopefully the light lives up to the 6-12 month battery replacement claims. Only negative is not specific to this unit, but of LED lighting technology: the lights are so cold blue, it sometimes looks like a new car headlight is shining downward. Wonder why manufacturers do not include a slightly warm-tinted clear film to alter the light's colour a bit. But overall, think this is a perfect renter's choice in adding some safety lighting outdoors.

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great in Dark Areas, May 15, 2009

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D. Smith "dita" (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fulcrum 20031-101 Motion Sensor LED Porch Light, Silver (Tools & Home Improvement)

We park on the side of the house where there is no light so I started looking for an outside light that would be easy to install and wireless. The first night it was up I thought this has to be a bad unit since it didn't turn on when I drove up. Once I turned my headlights off and got out of the car it lit up and provides adequate lighting. The function of it only turning on in the dark was battery saving plus for me. I was afraid with the dog running by it all day we'd be buying a lot of batteries but it only turns on with a combination of darkness and motion. It's been outside on a pole without shelter since February and works great.