Solar Centurion Motion Sensor Security Light

by Sun-Mate

Product Description

The Solar Centurion is a bright (600 lumens) Security Light that installs easily where utility wiring is impractical or expensive.A patented PASSIVE INFRARED MOTION DETECTION that detects activity up to 50 feet controls the Solar Centurion. When activated, the Solar Centurion throws a flood light into the target area for up to 3 minutes or as long as there is movement in the area.The Solar Centurion is perfect for security lighting or convenience lighting in your yard, at your garage, around your carport, or wherever security lighting is required at night.

Product Details

Product Manual [541kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 6.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00028A9BK
• Item model number: 223
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,675 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice try but needs to sense motion all the time!, December 13, 2005

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C. Mansur (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solar Centurion Motion Sensor Security Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

We bought this as a simple solution to provide lighting in an trash can area around our home so we weren't too concerned about its appearance. Thinking that solar might be a good idea, we thought it was worth a go. The item is pretty easy to install. You basically charge the battery overnight and then go about finding a place to screw it into the wall. It worked fine for about a week or so and then nothing. We recharged the battery out of concern that perhaps there was not enough sunlight and tested the light successfully but when it comes time to detecting motion, the thing is blind as a bat now. Not worth the money, in my opinion.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent unit if you set it up correctly., August 3, 2007

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Comp Expert "Comp" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solar Centurion Motion Sensor Security Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

Works well. Have reasonable expectations -- it uses a 15 watt bulb so don't expect it anywhere near the power of an electric outlet powered light. It works well enough for small areas, however, which is all i needed it for. Motion sensor is nicely adjustable such that I could get it to exclude the dozens of numerous wandering cat's from triggering it. The only downside is the solar panel doesn't have a external frame included to mount on, which was a bummer since I mounted the light under a ceiling recess where minimal sunlight would reach, meaning I needed to separate the solar panel. However, my detached garage roof is flat, so I needed to custom build a mounting frame so the panel could be mounted at an angle to the south (most optimal position for a panel) to get maximum sunlight capture and prevent issues of trapped water sitting on the panel after a rainfall.

Edit: After 6 months, the unit is working flawlessly. I've never experienced any problem with the motion sensor failing or a lack of available power. It simply just works in the background without me ever thinking of it. Great unit.

Edit 2: It's been well over a year since I've installed this unit and it continues to perform like new. The only "false on's" I've had were doing very strong gusty rainstorms and fortunately those are quite rare.

Edit 3: It's now been over 2.5 years since I've installed the unit and guess what? It still works as good as the first day! Brightness and duration of battery life appear fine. I realize the battery will probably need to be changed within the next year or two but so far so good. All I can say is that this is a GREAT device. But keep in mind I installed this unit properly to ensure the maximum amount of sunlight reaches the panel.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Product is not waterproof & Solar Masters does not care, May 8, 2008

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Alice M. Hoffman "Alpaca Ranch" (Chile & Chicago) - See all my reviews
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I bought two of these outdoor lights, took them by plane to my place in Chile, and put them outdoors to charge for three days before testing, as per the directions. One of them was fried before I started to use it and the other stays on constantly unless you manually turn it off due to water entering the electronics. I called the manufacturer and told them what had happened, even offering to pay for new sealed electronics units, since the light and battery and sensor portions were still fine. They refused to help me, saying that the parts were made in Malaysia and they couldn't get just the electronics module and that my warranty was expired. So, I am out $200 plus shipping charges to Chile, and now I need to buy and install another product. Everyone should know not to buy Solar Masters' products.