Has anyone used it under a porch roof? Does that effect the light functions?
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I'm sure the light sensor would not work well. Ours triggered on very cloudy dark days. You could use it as a standard light though.
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I don't have a porch, but our eaves hang lower. We don't have any problems with the light fixture. Still very happy with it.
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I've bought this light and have them (2) under a porch roof. It does not get direct rain which I felt comfortable with that. It works great. I really like these lights. I've had them for over a year and very happy with them. Worth the money as they aren't that expensive compared to what you could pay for other lights.
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I would not use this light in an outdoor application. Both the top and bottom are open, exposing the bulbs and housing to the elements. There are better choices.
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Yes. Not very well, but you can. I have this up on my porch and I'd say it filters out about 50% of the light. You can still see through them out into the parking lot, etc.
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Yes, really great light off the front porch. They (Two on the porch) really illuminate the front yard.
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I have mine under my front porch and have not had any problems with it. Keep in mind not to get it wet if you are spraying off you porch or windows.
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I just turned it on in my building which has fluorescent lights. There is some distortion and crackling that wouldn't be apparent outside. I've noticed in my building that it doesn't receive too well--but my building has a steel roof.
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It does let light through the shade...as to reading ...well i think that probably has more to do w/ how many bulbs and the watts. HOpe that helps
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i've got mine on a covered porch, its been working fine for about 6months. Its not really bright, but plenty to see to get your key in the door.
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I have used it exclusively outdoors. I installed about 5 of them. 1 of them went out almost immediately. The others have worked well for about a year now. My lights are under the eaves of the house, and therefore not exposed directly to rain.
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We had our contractor to install. He had no issues with installing. I really like the lights. We have one on the front porch and back porch doors. Nice security lights.
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I've been using mine with a really low wattage LED porch light for about 2 years now. The bulb and the timer have been working fine all of this time.
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Don't count on it. I suppose if the fixture is well-sheltered like on an enclosed porch you'll be OK, but I wouldn't expose the bulb to driving rain. I use them indoors.
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Hi Roberta, it depends on how dark the shaded area is during the day. I have two lights inside my home, away from direct, natural lighting. Except on very overcast days, the lights have not been activated by motion. I think it is worth considering.
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Yes. I use mine on our front porch. It comes on instantly and shows no sign of dimming in the cold. I love LED bulbs.
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I use it outdoors but under porch. It's worked fine for about 1 1/2 years, but the one issue is that with a recessed light there is an annoying space where a bird can build a nest. So one might want to get the one with a cover that prevents that.
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I have the light mounted to the house just under the soffit. It is slightly protected from weather (not fully exposed). I know rain and snow have contacted it with no problem.
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It seems to be about that. I use mine for my porch light and it has been working in temps as low as 40 below. I have a 60w equivalent also and it seem about right too. This has the soft white color so it has the incandescent color.