Heath Zenith SL-5412-BZ-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze

by Heath/Zenith

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Heath Zenith's SL-5412 bundles a motion sensor and a two-light floodlight in a single package. Unlike most motion-activated security lights, this one features "pulse count" technology that reduces the number of times that lamps are triggered due to wind and rain. The sensor has a range of up to 70 feet and includes a selectable light timer that allows you to determine the amount of time the lights stay on after motion stops. If you want to turn the lamp off or on for extended periods, the lamp includes a manual override that lets you control illumination via an existing indoor switch. This product is Energy-Star compliant with 120-watt bulbs but may be used with bulbs of up to 300 watts (bulbs not included). For the same floodlight with a white finish, see Heath Zenith product #SL-5412-WH-A.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Lamp holders, light control, two bulb shells, hardware kit (plastic hanger, mounting bolt, rubber plug, gasket, mounting strap, two wire connectors, six screws)

Product Description

Finish:Bronze, Light Bulb:(2)120w PAR38 Med 120v Halogen Motion Sensing Par Flood Security Light with Bulb Shields 180 motion sensor. Detects motion up to 70 feet away. Adjustable detection sensitivity with selectable light timer. 10 Year warranty. Mostly assembled.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.2 x 5.8 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N7FN
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SL-5412-BZ-B
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,344 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is THE worst purchase I've ever made using Amazon...., May 18, 2002

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David A. Marks "norcalidave" (Paradise, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5412-BZ-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Heath/Zenith products I bought in the past were well designed and worthwhile, but this DESA International "Heath/Zenith" motion sensor light is absolutely terrible.
The advertised range of up to 70 or so feet, along with a rated 180 degree coverage angle, is totally misrepresentative! I'm lucky if my unit senses motion from 20 feet away, and with even 70 to 90 degrees of coverage.
Basically it does not even come remotely close to functioning as advertised, which suggests to me that the company basically has an integrity problem.
More than that, they have virtually no customer service. I e-mailed them about my unit's flaws and they never responded, and the light's "operation manual" offers no email address or phone number (I had to find their e-mail access through their website).
Furthermore, the only comment at all about repairs or customer service in the manual is in very fine print and says that the user has to return the product to the place of purchase.

This is definitely the worst purchase I've ever made from Amazon. Do NOT buy this motion sensor light fixture....about all this company appears to sense is how to take advantage of the public. Not only that, this unit is dangerous, since it is advertised to protect you from intruders, yet it offers extremely limited protection as far as its advertised range and/or sensing angle.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars How waterproof is the question, October 2, 2002

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Mark Guzowski (Idaho Falls, Idaho USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5412-BZ-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze (Tools & Home Improvement)

We had one of these for about a year, and it died. The motion sensor was the culprit.

I replaced the sensor & did a postmortem on the dead one. Egads, judging by the algae at the bottom of the sensor there was about 1 inch of water retained inside the case for a significant period of time. The bottom part of the circuit board was disgusting.

Judging from the case construction, the water got in via the 'lip' which is formed by the back of the case joining the front. There was no gasket around the lip, nor sealant around the entire perimeter, etc.

...furthermore, the adjustment controls are assuredly not waterproof.

Yet, to be fair, one could not build that circuit for that price. It is just the absence of a sealed case & rust proof screws which prevents the heath zenith from being a solid product. Desa handles the Heath Zenith stuff these days.

I live in Ohio, with a real winter, spring & summer - which may have contributed to the sensor's early demise. Caveat Emptor!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unit won't turn off below 20 deg F, November 26, 2003

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Richard Painter (Black Forest, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5412-BZ-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze (Tools & Home Improvement)

2 years ago I bought one of these. It has worked fine. This past summer I got another identical unit. It worked fine until the cold weather set in. Below 20 deg F it will not shut off once activated. Thinking it was defective I exchanged it for another. It too would not shut off below 20 deg. Next I purchased an ACE brand. When I opened the box I discovered it was made by the same source as the Heath-Zenith (Desa Int.) unit. I installed it anyway hoping... It too will not shut off below 20 deg.

Don't buy any of these units! If anyone has suggestions on another brand that will work in the cold please post it here.