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Re: [Shop-talk] Motion sensor lights in the wind

To: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Motion sensor lights in the wind
From: Jim and Kathy <Jandkstone99@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:47:06 -0600
Are there trees nearby? I had this problem with the light I put on my garage,
due to tree limbs that were nearby.  I tried pointing the sensor as far away
from the tress possible, but they still set it off.  I finally decided that
part of the problem was that I had mounted the light too high up (ignoring the
maximum recommended height from the instructions) and relocated the sensor to
a lower spot, which solved the problem.

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On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:34 PM, Tim <tputland@charter.net> wrote:

> I am on my second set of motion sensor lights on my detached garage. The
first set (turned out to be) was an elcheapo $25 buy from costco. It lasted
about 3/4 of a year before the sensor stopped working: motion would set the
lights off but then they would not shut off. Now I have a set working from
ACE. The retail cost was about $55. This set seems to be working fine.
>
> My problem is when it is windy. Both sets have acted the same in the wind:
Pretty much no matter the wind speed, they get (got) set off. I have the
current fixture on the least sensitive setting and it still just "flashes" all
night with the wind.
>
> Is there anything I can do?
>
> I would be more than happy to send pics to any one who might be able to help
if they thought seeing the set up would help.
>
> TIA!
>
> Tim
> Dairyland Datsuns
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