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10-19-2004, 11:42

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lbrown59

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Outdoor lighting

1I am currently using a Halogen two light motion light (each 250 watt) at my house.
2The halogen lights burn out frequently
3I think I am going to go with the larger dusk to dawn sodium or mercury lights but wanted some input
kubotaguy
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1motion lights are the only kind of out door lights I will use here. I won't consider any other type. Been using them for probably close to 20 years.
2Did you know that you aren't limited to just those type bulbs? I have used just about every type and style there is in them.
3*The problem with any dusk to dawn controlled light is it defeats the purpose of motion detection controlled lights, which is to control unneeded or unused lighting and reducing electric consumption.

I am controlling approximately 40 out door light bulbs with 16 motion sensor lights.
Can you imagine the jump in my consumption and the increase in my electric bill If I were to switch these light over to dusk to dawn controls where the 40 bulbs burned all night every night.

Another advantage of motion controlled lighting is you can illuminate a much larger area than you can with dusk to dawn control for the same or less energy use and cost. I can mow most of my 1.5 acre yard at night without using the tractors lights.

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10-19-2004, 12:04

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