Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Photoelectric light controls sense light levels and automatically turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn. They end coming home to a dark house, simulate home occupancy to deter intruders and require no seasonal adjustments as with timers. Plus, since lights are on when needed, light controls save money and energy too.

Product Description

Adds safety security and convenience. Programmable off-timer from 2,5,8 hours random off timer deters intruders. Contact plunger allows adjustment of sensor window direction for optimum performance. Works with incandescent and compact fluorescent bulb. Digital microprocessor for full brightness and no flicker operation. Turn lights on at dusk and off at programmed time.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Z981D4
• Item model number: SLC6CFL
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #958 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #12 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Light Bulbs > Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not shut off at dawn ... contacted the company ..., November 24, 2008

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Sridhar Komandur "agni" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I really liked the specs of this item and bought two from Home Depot (several variations of the same can be found in Fred Meyer and other stores).

As couple of others have pointed out, it doesn't turn off at dawn in the dusk-to-dawn mode, as advertised I did some experiments indoors and it turns out that while it can turn on correctly in low light conditions, the logic is faulty in detecting ambient light while the light is ON - perhaps it is a difficult problem. I contacted the Company via email and they confirm it will not work if the outside is cloudy - which is most of the time in the Seattle area.

I tried to use it in the 8 hour mode recently, but even that seems to be faulty - it works for about a week, and again does not turn off after 8 hours.

I hope the company can fix this annoying bug.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well when used with timer, June 7, 2009

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James J. Smith (Jersey City, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this item after reading the negative reviews, so I was prepared for the worst. The reason I bought it was that it was the only device of it's kind (after lots of searching) that worked with CFL lightbulbs. I bought two of these for the lights in front of my building and it works fine with the timer turned on (for 8 hours). The CFL bulbs I'm using shine at their normal brightness. Out of curiosity I tried it in the default dusk-till-dawn mode, and like other reviewers noted, the light control has trouble knowing when to turn off. One of the lights did turn off on it's own, but only because the sun was shining directly on it. The other light stayed on all day. Another thing to mention is that when you flip the light switch off then on, or have a power outage, the light control resets back to the default mode. So if you leave it in a timed mode and notice one day that the light stays on, double-check that the timer wasn't reset. I've had these two light controls for a few months in 8 hour mode and they work great. I also bought a plastic cover that goes over the light switch so no one accidentally switches the light off and it works great. 12 each: Ace Switch Guard (3017746)

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont bother, photosensor is a dud, June 24, 2009

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Hesperolinon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Environmentally minded as you are you search high and low for one of these timers that is CF-bulb compatible. And then you come across this one: it looks sleek and simple, has basic features, is not too expensive. Finally you've found what you want! But then there are all the negative reviews: "doesn't work," "disappointed," "wont shut off." But you just wanna believe that you're different, that it is gonna work for you. And with high hopes you buy one, and install it, and moments later find yourself shaking your head and writing a review just like this one. This is my story. Don't waste your time with this.