Heath Zenith SL-5597-WH 200-Watt Quartz Halogen Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, White

by Heath/Zenith

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Heath Zenith's SL-5597 bundles a motion sensor and a two-light halogen floodlight in a single package, but with a lot of extra features you don't see in similar setups.

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. In addition, the "Dual Brite" feature allows you to use it for low-level accent lighting in addition to the full-light effect you get with motion-activation (an included timer allows you to set low-light mode for three hours, six hours, or dusk to dawn-an automatic photocell deactivates the unit in daylight). The unit also includes a selectable timer that lets you set the amount of time the lights stay on after motion stops. Alternatively, it includes a manual override that lets you turn the light on and off at will via an existing indoor switch.

The sensor has a range of up to 70 feet and detects motion in a wide 240-degree range with a maximum 21,000-square-foot detection zone. The detection range is adjustable, too, so you can make sure the floodlights don't go on every time a car drives by.

For the same floodlight in a bronze finish, see Heath Zenith product #SL-5597-BZ-B. Accepts halogen bulbs of up to 200 watts (included).--Josh Dettweiler

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

Product Description

Twin 100 watt quartz halogen lights, heavy duty die cast metal shell. 2 level lighting, low-level accent light with adjustable timer, settings include off, 3 hour, 6 hour, and dusk to dawn, and full bright when motion is detected, for selected time of 1,5, or 10 minutes. Automatically returns to dim mode after selected time. Automatic photocell deactivates unit in daylight to save energy. Pulse count technology reduces false sensing from wind and rain. Manual override turns light off or on with existingindoor wall switch. Allows light to stay on continuously all night when needed. Range up to 100' with Range Boost, 70' with Range Boost off, varies with surrounding temperature. Sensing angle up to 240 degrees. Uses two T4 100 watt, G8 halogen bi-pin bulbs, 120 volts AC, 60 Hz. Includes bulbs and mounting hardware.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 10 x 10.5 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• 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: B000OUW7NO
• Item model number: SL-5597-WH
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,725 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fine when it works, watch out when the bulbs go., April 11, 2008

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Steve W - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5597-WH 200-Watt Quartz Halogen Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I installed this 10 months ago and it functions as advertised. The dual-brite function is nice, it delivers low light then kicks up to high beam when it senses motion. Design looks good, flexible aiming of the lamps.

However, the first bulb blew out only two months after I installed it, and the second blew out a few weeks ago. I think that is a bit too high a burn rate, especially on the first one. The replacement bulbs were a bit hard to find, as someone else already mentioned. (For the record this takes 2 x T4 100W, G8 (or GY8) tungsten halogen bi-pin 120 VAC bulbs. An internet search for "Q100GY8/120" will turn these up.)

Additionally, physically changing the bulbs is an issue. The screws holding the shades in place are tiny barrels with inset slots, the type that break or mar if you apply too much force. You will need a miniature screwdriver for them. Security feature? If so, it works; in the end I had to break the casing to replace this second bulb, because after a winter outside the screw wouldn't budge. Oil, heat, force, nothing could make it move. The light should still function, but having to break it to accommodate frequent bulb changes is not what I expected.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars These are quite inferior to other models., June 18, 2008

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S. Stanley (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5597-WH 200-Watt Quartz Halogen Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

1. I have used various models of this type of light for years. This is, by far, the most finicky and hard to get adjusted right. Mine keep going on and off at odd times, and no adjusting makes them work easily or as well as others I have used.

2. As noted, the bulbs are an odd size, are not easily found, and are not easily replaced in the units compared to other types of units.

I am very unhappy that I purchased three of these units and installed them. I plan to replace all three of them and return them as quickly as I can. If I only had one of these, I'd think the problem was that one unit and return it. But I have three, and they all are trouble.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars SL5597 Security lights, September 14, 2008

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Roche (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5597-WH 200-Watt Quartz Halogen Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I did not buy these lights via Amazon; they were installed by my electrical contractor. The bulbs are expensive (best price is about $4.50 on the net); they are not energy efficient and no efficient alternative exists; and they are very difficult to change, esp. on a ladder, since you have to remove a lens before you can get to the bulb itself. Whovever designed these bad boys was not thinking, and they never had to change a bulb themselves. Do not buy these lights. My experience with Heath-Zenith is okay--I would get one of the models that handle full size reflector bulbs.