Outdoor Wall Mounted Light Fixtures
Looking for Outdoor Wall Mounted Light Fixtures for your entrance. This fixture will give your guest light when they wall up to your home. I will walk you through the install and how this fixture works for me.
Name: Designers Fountain 2420MD-BK
Name: Designers Fountain 2420MD-BKWhere did I get mine: 1stopLighting
Price at the time of purchase: $80.55 with free shipping
Whats in the box
Fixture, mounting bracket to an electrical box, wire nuts and all mounting hardware. No bulb is included. Look for bulbs that can be dimmed if not getting a old style incandescent bulb.
What else is needed
You will have to have a wall mounted electrical box for power and mounting. Consult with a qualified electrician if you need to install an electrical box for local rules and regulations.
You will need a 100 watt or less light bulb of your choice, CFL bulbs do not work well with a motion sensor as it will shorten the life and not give full power to the bulb for illumination.
How easy is it to install to an existing location
How easy is it to install to an existing location
First thing is make sure that the power is off to the electrical box you are working on, nothing like a 110 volt surprise to start a trip to the emergency room.
I replaced my old Jar fixture, you will just have to remove the two mounting screws to remove the fixture, undo the wires and then remove the Jar fixture mounting bracket.
Mount the bracket on the electrical box, then level the part of the bracket with the mounting studs for the fixture. Have someone hold the fixture up while you connect the wires with the supplied wire nuts. So not disconnect or change the wire nuts already installed, they are for the motion sensor. Remember to match the color wires and the ground wire does not have any cover on it. Mount the fixture to the mounting bracket.
Installing the bulb is easy before you assemble the top of the unit. When you have to replace the bulb you only have to unscrew the top piece for the lid to come off.
You have to remove two of the top screws on the main fixture to mount the bracket that holds the Lid and its mounting screw.
Adjusting the sensor
Adjusting the sensor
The first adjustment to be used will be the timer test. This will let you know if the fixture is working, it will make the bulb come on for a short period of time without any motion and the sun still out. You can test your installation while you can still see.
After making sure the fixture works you can work on the sensitivity, L or to the right is less sensitive and H to the left is more sensitive.
The setting of 6 or 2 is how long the light will stay on after it senses motion.
The motion sensor does not have any repairable parts, if it goes bad you will have to replace the sensor or the entire light fixture.
Pros
Easy installation and you can adjust sensor to your taste
Works only when you need it, can be set to work with light switch
Very nice design and looks well, will replace an existing fixture easily
Cons
Not all light bulbs will work in this unit with the motion sensor
Will take some time to adjust sensor to your taste
Sensor is not repairable, must replace
Some will have to get an electrician to install
My thoughts on this fixture
My thoughts on this fixture
Having replaced my old fixture and adjusted this fixture, I enjoy the fact that I do not have to turn on the light every time I need it. When approaching the entrance the light will come on and visitors to not have to stand in the dark awaiting me to turn on the light. If you are ready for a light fixture that works on its own, use the link below to check on current items available and their price.
Conclusion
This Outdoor Wall Mounted Light Fixtures will light the entrance to you home without having a manual control. This is very convenient that you guest will have light to walk to your entrance to welcome them. It is very nice to have this first impression for your guest.
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Another great review Chris. I’m not much of a handyman but I would definitely try out this light and have someone else install it.
Well done.
~Peter
Peter,
Getting a qualified electrician to install this fixture is not a bad idea. Most will not want to tackle the live electric of a existing installation or the run of a new electric box and wire for a new installation. Both will take some idea of what you are doing not to get hurt or burn down your house.
John
Very informative article on this outdoor wall fixture. We have something that looks very much like it on our back deck. We have no room or pergola and needed some light out there and this actually works very well. We can turn it on/off at the switch if we want but when it’s on, it’s on sensor. It’s been on for bbq’s and stayed on, no problem. One time it was just to the two of us out there and it did turn off, we had to wave at it to remind it that we were there. It’s not over-sensitive either. It doesn’t turn on every time a leaf moves. I quite like it. Which begs the question why I never thought to put it out front? I have a light out front but as you said, guests have to stand in dark till I turn it on etc. This would be so much better in front. I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow! My husband probably does not thank you! Love the rest of the site as well. Hopeful to be looking at garden room ideas when it is all of 4 degrees here!
Patt,
This Fixture is great for your home entry way. What better way to greet you guest that to light up they path to your front door. Hope your husband does not get too mad at me for the suggestion
John
This is a great article. I enjoy reading this and definitely get inspired. Nice design. Thanks for writing. Best of luck.
Regards,
Kit
Kit,
Thanks for the comment and I hope that you can get some ideas for your outdoor space from this site.
John
Hi John,
I’ve installed almost the exact same model for my mom, except it was the pole mounted fixture. If someone doesn’t know how to work with electricity I agree, please consult an electrician. Very good post and I also wanted to mention that you really get your value out of these fixtures.
Matt,
Not every one will need an electrician, it is just wise to consult before starting on a project like thi sif you have any concerns. These fixtures will cost up front, you will really enjoy it and your guest will too when they do not have to stand in the dark waiting for someone to turn on the lights.
John