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Customer Reviews for Defiant 200 Watt Equivalent 2450 Lumen 270 Degree White Motion Sensing Dusk to Dawn SMD LED Flood Light (1-Pack)

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Model #DFI-5988-WH

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  • Defiant 270° security light, motion detection up to 70 ft.
  • 2450 Lumens LED security light (29.23-Watt equivalence)
  • Hardwired security light with wall or eave-mount installation

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Probably great if wall mounted but not for eve mounting.
Before I purchased this item, I opened the box and read the instructions. I needed to mount it under an eve and give a 270 degree coverage. In the instructions it said it could be mounted on the wall or under the eve. In reality, mounting it under the eve is impractical as you cannot adjust the IR motion detector to the correct position to work. If you mount the IR to the front of the fixture, the light points down. If you mount it with the IR to the rear, the IR points down. I tried it both ways.
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Response from Globe ElectricSep 7, 2022
Hi! We’re so sorry to hear your Defiant 270° 3-Head White LED Motion Outdoor Security Light was not what you expected. If you’d like us to help you find a more suitable product, we’d be more than happy to help. Feel free to contact us at 1-888-543-1388 or info@globe-electric.com to see how we can help!
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Bad sensor and not waterproof
The sensor are really bad, i had to bought like 3 light to change my light cause the water goes in and i don't like it when this happen.
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Response from HeathCoOct 19, 2021
Hello,
When the lights are installed they do need to be silicone sealed around the base where it meets up to the home. If not it would allow water to enter the unit. If you have any questions you can reach technical support at 1-800-858-8501.
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1 found this review helpful
This motion sensor was very easy to install on a recessed junction box under the eave. The sensit...
This motion sensor was very easy to install on a recessed junction box under the eave. The sensitivity of the motion sensor works well and it lights up my backyard well. If you have an external metal junction box, the mounting base plate does not seal well unless you use a foam gasket (not supplied) and then use silicone sealant around the perimeter. Also this light is better suited for wall mounting than eave mounting. The LED lights have limited adjustment when mounted under the eave.
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4 found this review helpful
We bought this exterior light to replace an old broken one over the garage door. It was easy to i...
We bought this exterior light to replace an old broken one over the garage door. It was easy to install. Not only does it look better but it nights up the area better. I would recommend this light.
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1 found this review helpful
Worked great UNTIL it rained
Install was fairly simple. It’s provided a good amount of light. BUT after a few rain storms, now the light won’t shut off at all. Upon a closer look the sensor is filled with water. Seriously? How is there such and HUGE flaw on an OUTDOOR light?!?! I read the review that suggested spraying it with a clear rubber sealant. That review was written in 2016 and it is now almost 2020 and they haven’t made the appropriate improvements on this product yet?!?! Waste of time and money.
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Response from HeathCoJan 7, 2020
Hello,
We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the light fixture. As part of the install it is recommended to seal around the base of the light. If this is done and you still have an issue with water it is covered by the warranty. Changes have been made to the unit and testing has shown no issue with water when sealed.
    13 found this review helpful
    I purchased 4 Defiant security floodlights for our home in...
    I purchased 4 Defiant security floodlights for our home in San Antonio,Texas.Not only do we love them but so do the neighbors.The front light is set at dusk to dawn.That keeps the driveway well lit all night.The other 3 that are located on both sides of the house and the backyard. Highly recommended
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    Easy to install and very bright. Highly recommend this product.
    Easy to install and very bright. Highly recommend this product.
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      Has wide angle of sensitivity and wide angle of illumination. Settings allow for just about any ...
      Has wide angle of sensitivity and wide angle of illumination. Settings allow for just about any options you might want to configure. The LEDs are "daylight white" which is fine with me.
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      1 found this review helpful
      I Love the light output and the options on the sensor but soon after installing it, it rained and...
      I Love the light output and the options on the sensor but soon after installing it, it rained and the photo cell/Motion sensor leaked and filled with water damaging it and causing the light to stay on all the time. It is an outdoor fixture and rated for wet locations. Another friend of mine bought the same fixture and the LED light enclosures let water leak into them and damaged them. The photo cell/motion sensor on this light cannot currently be replaced with a Defiant replacement photo cell bought from Home depot because it is made to only attach to this fixture with a snap in ball joint and has computer ribbon type wires that plug into a circuit board. The replacement photo cells are attaced by 1/2 inch threaded stems and a lock nut and uses typical wiring methods. This is a $90.00 light fixture. Photo cell/ motion sensors may only last a year or two. Replacement Photo cells/ motion sensors cost around $29.00. As of now if it goes bad you have to replace the whole fixture even if the lights still work. The packaging does however say 5 year guarantee. I bought two of these lights and so far I've only had water damage on one of them. I returned the damaged light for a replacement and hope the new one will hold up.
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      Response from HeathCoMay 22, 2019
      Hello,
      When the unit is installed make sure the switches on the bottom and the sealant was used around the base of the unit after install. If you would like you can reach us at 1-800-858-8501 for assistance.
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      3 found this review helpful
      Very easy to install and adjust the setting. It appears to be of a very high quality and well bu...
      Very easy to install and adjust the setting. It appears to be of a very high quality and well built. Directions to install and set up was easy to follow. Very satisfied with this product. Currently have same product installed by the front garage. This was install at the back of the house to replace a regular wall mount light. thank you
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      I am a diy guy and this security light was simple to install. The lights are bright and easy to ...
      I am a diy guy and this security light was simple to install. The lights are bright and easy to adjust. The light housing is easy to remove and install with out disconnecting any wires.( After initial installation) the timers are also easy to adjust. I especially like the sun up to sun down timer. This is my second security light. The only thing I didn't like was the very small screwdriver. The handle could be a little big for better grip.
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      1 found this review helpful
      The unit was very easy t install, and works great! Large lighting spectrum, as well as sensitive ...
      The unit was very easy t install, and works great! Large lighting spectrum, as well as sensitive motion detector. I am very happy with it!
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      1 found this review helpful
      This is not good for outdoor light, I bought the light 3 months ago and the first time it rain i...
      This is not good for outdoor light, I bought the light 3 months ago and the first time it rain in California, the sensor box section it was filled with water and the lights on for 24 hours. I tried to remove the water inside of the sensor box but the light still on, like there is always motion detected. Don't waste your money with this product or do some research first.
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        7 found this review helpful
        It is very bright easy to install. I didn't need electrical tape or wire nuts. It looks good. I h...
        It is very bright easy to install. I didn't need electrical tape or wire nuts. It looks good. I have to put the one on the back of my house now. It took less than 2 hours install.
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        Bright, sensitive security light
        First off, this is one of the easiest light installs I have done. All parts come pre-assembled. Simply install the mounting bracket and connect the wires into the quick-connect adapter on the plate, and screw on the fixture. Done! There are a variety of setting to play with. On time allows you to set the amount of time the light will stay on after motion is detected. Note that the light will continue to stay on as long as motion is detected, and the on time starts when the motion stops. Because of this I set mine to 1 minute. Sensitivity allows you to set the range of detection. I left mine on low, as it reaches approximately 20 feet which was far enough. Lastly, the dual bright setting allows you to have the light on a lower brightness from dusk to dawn, then going brighter when motion is detected. The LED lights are very bright, and having three of them is an added bonus. The main selling point on this one is the 270 degree motion detection. It allows full detection from the sides all the way around, which was nice for me as I wanted it to come on as my gate opened which is on the same wall the light is mounted on.
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        5 found this review helpful
        Super bright, Covers a very large area
        This light is awesome! Well made. Super bright. And easy to adjust settings. The install was a little different to what I was used to but I actually liked it better. The lights can be adjusted easy and hold their position when set. The sensor covers a very large distance and angle. I mounted on the corner of my house. The right bulb is slight obstructed by my gutter down spout. But is still lights up my back yard (see photo 1 below). The soft on and off is a nice touch as well as the half bright feature. The sensitivity level adjustment is something I struggled with on other security lights. This kit makes it super easy to adjust with a simple low, medium, high switch. If you do not light the cold LED light you may not like this light. I do wish they used warm LED bulbs.
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        6 found this review helpful
        Great for corners. Lots of features.
        The Defiant 270 degree LED Security Light is a great update to an old fixture. Many LED fixtures just take the same old style and add LED's. This fixture is redesigned to take advantage of the new LED style, so the lights are actually curved rectangular LED panels that you can swivel up and down to redirect the light where you need it. This particular fixture has a full 270 degree sensor area which is great for mounting on corners and especially overhangs at corners. And because of its utilitarian design, is best used for side yards, back yards, and area lighting. The fixture puts out 2450 lumens which is the equivalent light of (3) 60 watt incandescent bulbs. But keep in mind, the light color is about 5071K (kelvin) which puts it into the "Daylight" color range. So the light is very white. Most incandescents are 2700K (warm white). This light is designed to be mounted to a recessed round box, either on the wall or on an eave. So you will generally use it on the wall/eave of a building. There is no integrated wiring box on this fixture. I was replacing an outdoor fixture that was mounted to a surface mount outdoor box. Their 1-2-Easy Connect system was confusing, hard to use, and overall just too complicated. I have done several of these, and it gets easier the more you do it. Unfortunately, you need a special small screwdriver (supplied) to complete the task. There was no gasket included so I had to purchase that separately. This fixture has many features (DualBrite, manual ON, etc.) I really like that you can adjust the 3 heads to cover 3 directions of a corner; very flexible. Great light distribution. The sensor covers a long way, and goes far. I set mine to High. The product comes with a 5-year warranty - impressive. Overall, a good redesign of an older-style outdoor light fixture. It works great for outdoor walls/eaves/corners.
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        5 found this review helpful
        My new Go-To outdoor motion dection light
        I am reviewing the Defiant Motion Security Light Model DFI-5988-BZ. This is now my favorite outdoor motion light. It illuminates a good size area and because it has 3 adjustable light heads the lighting is even over the area it covers. No dark corners anymore, like I had from the old flood lights that this replaced. Install was a snap. No more messing with wire nuts and wondering if you have a good connection. The base-plate has a terminal strip where the hot and neutral wires go, there is also a ground screw on the base. Then the light fixture just plugs into the base. It is held securely in place with a center screw. I thought the fixture felt solidly made, although it is all plastic. I don’t think it would do well near a basket ball hoop but then most fixtures would probably have a problem there as well. I mounted mine above my garage door. It provides nice bright white light starting when I am within 15 feet from the door. Exactly what I want. Each of the 3 lamp heads can be adjusted and aimed exactly where light is needed. The motion sensing unit can also be aimed where it should point to detect anything approaching. The motion sensing head has 3 adjustable settings located on the bottom side. They are slide type switches. Each is labeled but if you have eyes like mine you may need a flashlight and some mag glasses to read them. I found it very helpful to read the manual before setting these switches because the name on one of them was not familiar to me. The switches are, 1) ON TIME, 2) SENS, and 3) DUAL BRITE. ON TIME has 4 settings. Mine came from the factory on Test, the light will come on day or night in this position and stay on for 8 seconds. This is the best position to set-up the detection area. After setting up the area I moved the switch to 5 Minutes. The process of setting up the detection area is covered in the manual. The other two positions for On Time are 1 Minute and 20 Minutes. SENS – for Sensitivity – Has 3 positions: L= Low, M = Medium, or H = High. I found medium worked best for my application. DUAL BRITE – a cool feature but not useful to me. This will allow the lights to come on to an “accent” level after sundown. There are 4 switch positions: Off – Which means the light only comes on after dark when there is motion, 3 hours – which means the “accent’ level of lighting is on for 3 hours after sundown, 6 Hours - “accent” lighting is on for 6 hours after sundown, and lastly Dusk to Dawn – which means “accent” level lighting from when it gets dark until sun rise. In all settings the lights come on full bright when motion is detected. Like most of these lights it has a manual mode that is activated by powering it on and off. This mode can be used when turning the light on for extended periods is needed. Canceling this manual setting is done the same way. The Use and Care Guide was easy to follow. I thought it gave simple and clear directions to install and set up the light. Hey, it even has pictures, well illustrations. They were helpful as well. I am happy with this light. As I said it is my favorite outdoor motion light now. I would recommend it to family and friends.
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        2 found this review helpful
        It is easy to install. The directions are very good. This is my third Defiant but my first of thi...
        It is easy to install. The directions are very good. This is my third Defiant but my first of this model with a sensor. The calibration was very straightforward and easy. It throws great light. I would have gone 5 stars except the sensor is a little less sensitive and lacks the range of my other Defiant light model 624 969. That one cost about $30.00 more so if you need detection from a long distance 50-75Ft., go the extra bucks, and purchase the sensor with "Doppler" detection. In this case I do not need it. I just felt the 270 degree detection from 70Ft. was a bit deceptive since it will not trigger past 40Ft. even with the sensitivity dialed up to maximum. If you are lighting a driveway or deck, you can't go wrong.
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        20 found this review helpful
        Good light output but doesn't work well in low temperatures... It keep coming on and off all nigh...
        Good light output but doesn't work well in low temperatures... It keep coming on and off all night long when it's really cold...
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          5 found this review helpful
          The unit was easy to install, but the manufacture forgot about the need to mount it under the eve...
          The unit was easy to install, but the manufacture forgot about the need to mount it under the eve of the roof overhang! Middle light and motion sensor interfere with each other resulting with middle light pointing downward rather than outward. This would lead to unsatisfactory results if the lights were dimmer! They are so bright that the outward range is diminished only a little and the area is lit with almost daylight brightness. The dim setting is not very dim. It was easy to install and instructions were clear.
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          3 found this review helpful
          Very adjustable security light
          The three light panels on this light have a wide possible angles. You can configure for 270 degrees or mix angle with height in special situations. See the pictures attached to the review. This light is equipped with dual bright. You can setup low light to be off, on dust to dawn, or on 3 or 6 hours after activation. See switch picture for other settings. The mounting system that Defiant uses is really nice. A light weight base is mounted and wired. Then the light is screwed to the base. If you have ever mounted a heavy light while trying to wire, this is much easier.
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          4 found this review helpful
          Vastly Improved Over Older Defiant LED Security Light
          I previously attempted to replace our basic two floodlight outdoor light fixture with an older Defiant LED model a year or two ago, but had been unable to fit the larger base of that fixture in the same location, and then could not rotate the LED lamp heads far enough to point out at the yard instead of down at the ground. I am very happy to say that all of those issues have been addressed in this new version. It does take some adjustment moving from incandescent to LED light, as the color temperature and overall wash of light are quite a bit different. I was not sure that I liked this light the first night after we installed it, but it has grown on me quite a bit and I don't think I could give up the great features that I have come to love. My favorite thing is the energy efficiency. The three LED heads produced as much or more light than 150w incandescent bulbs and are immediately bright unlike the CFL bulbs that we had tried but given up on. The wash of light is distributed a bit differently, but in a way that is still functional and effective at constantly lighting a dark corner of our house and lighting the back yard and patio area when motion is detected. I also love that we don't have to worry about accidentally leaving bright lights on overnight if we forget to flip the switch off, as we have gotten used to leaving it on and allowing the lights to detect motion to light up when we let our dogs out in the evening. The dim light setting is really neat and makes me feel a bit more secure that the yard isn't completely pitch dark when the light isn't on full blast. I wish there was a bit more flexibility to position the individual heads, but I can't imagine that they wouldn't work for most any installation with a bit of planning and playing with the range of motion to find a configuration that works for your needs. I am very pleased with how much more flexible this model is than the one I tried to install previously, and am glad to finally have lights in our backyard that don't use more power than every light inside our house combined!
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          9 found this review helpful
          Such a great product!!!
          I can start by saying this product has made me Happy with the ease and simplicity in the install and the 3 head light keeps the driveway and walkway paths well in sight. The ease of moving each headlight to your desire direction. I have included a before and after photo. I can also say it took me about 25 minutes to remove the older model and install the new 270 degree motion security light. My wife likes the the low and high light application.
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          1 found this review helpful
          Great Light, Easy Install!
          This light was extremely easy to install. All you have to do is remove your old light with the power being off! Install the cross piece on the electric box. Attach the baseplate to the box, snaking the wires through the hole in the baseplate. The wires go into the ez connect connections and are tightened with the supplied mini screwdriver. Then the cover plate with the lights are attached to the baseplate with a single screw! The light settings are on the bottom of the motion sensor. I'm not got with electricity and this was a piece of cake. The lights are very bright when on full, and cover a very large area. Great light!!
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          4 found this review helpful
          Much better than the one we replaced
          The light has a good field of illumination and adjustable to where you need it most. Our previous light was hit and miss on whether or not it would turn on when walking by or parking some of our cars next to the garage. Sometimes we had to wave wildly to get the old one to turn on. Also, we've had problems where the old light turned on during wind, which was strange. We'll see if this is the case with this one. This light comes on when we need it and when the dog walks by (other one didn't do that either). We can adjust the light in various ways, as it has multiple settings. We've actually had a neighbor's teen jump over the fence, but the old light didn't come on, but we expect this won't be the case. It should be able to blind anyone who walks by and that'll be a surprise for ANY intruders! This light's intensity is adjustable, which is really nice. The light's been installed at the corner of the garage, as that area is used a lot, plus the cars have more security. We really needed a reliable light in that area of the property. We're thinking of getting another one, as that motion detector light isn't reliable as well. Hope this one lasts a long time!
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          1 found this review helpful
          Not for eave mount, but otherwise outstanding
          The specifications state that this is designed for wall or eave mount. I have found the eave mount to be difficult because the lights will not bend to an appropriate angle to be effective. My application was at 8 feet. If you use this light in the 15 to 20 foot range I think it will be ok. The two corner lights can bend but not at a good enough angle to put them horizontal. You must turn them vertical. The center light will snap off if you try to bend it enough to shine outwards. Otherwise, installation couldn't be any easier, but before you do, make sure to preplan. If you do eave mounting, you must orient the plate on the soffit or wall appropriately or the fixture won't attach properly. Once it clicks in you cannot twist it. The romex wires will stretch start to run on the box mounting plate. Do a dry fit first so you know which direction to orient. There are no wires to twist. Just insert under screw on plate and screw with the world's smallest flat head screwdriver (provided) The mounting bracket fits into the box easily and screws on with one screw. Then pop on the light assembly and secure with screw. Then adjust the motion sensor and the lights appropriately for your application. No tools required. They stay tight where you leave them The lights are so bright at night you can't even look at them. Puts out a very white light. In my opinion no blue or yellow is visible. The dusk to dawn feature is great combined with LED efficiency for energy savings. An investment for a lifetime of light
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          14 found this review helpful
          Surprisingly bright
          I got this light to put it above my garage door to light up my driveway. I did not have electricity run to that area so I had an electrician take care of the installation. He was finished with the job in under 1 hour. The light has a good appearance. After the installation we had it in test mode to adjust the motion sensor and aim the lights and during daylight, the lights did not seem particularly bright but I was soon to find out that was wrong. I have seen similar lights around the neighborhood and none of them have done a particularly good job of lighting the driveway. When nighttime came I found that these lights did an exceptionally good job lighting the driveway as well as most of the street (the pictures don't really do it justice). I'm not sure if the other lights in the neighborhood are battery powered but this light is far superior in lighting up the front of my home. This fixture has three lights and they can be adjusted up, down, left, and right. My only criticism of this light is each of the light heads are fairly close together so you are limited in how far you can move them. I am still working on aiming the lights and the motion sensor but it appears this light does a very good job.
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          Easy to install, senstive motion sensor, daylight 5071K color temperature
          I've installed several similar Defiant LED motion-sensor lights before, and liked them enough I am installing a few more. The install is easy and they work well. My only real concern about them is that they are all plastic, so assuming the LEDs last anywhere near as long as claimed, I'm afraid the plastic housing will fall apart from UV sun exposure long before the LEDs fail. The place I installed this light is under an overhang where it won't get much direct sun, but I'd definitely worry if it were on an outside wall where it got a lot of direct sunlight. The color of the light is listed at 5071 Kelvin (daylight), which is a much cooler color temperature than most indoor lights. In general I prefer lights in the much warmer 2700-3000K range, but I am gradually getting used to the daylight color of this light. It puts out 2450 lumens, which is on the high end of the LED lights I have looked at. Installation of this light is quite elegant, assuming you have a "normal" (flush) electrical box to install it on, although this model wasn't quite as easy as the other Defiant lights I have worked with. You install a bracket the electrical box, then you install a plate on that bracket that you attach the wires to, and finally you attach the light fixture to that plate with a single screw (much easier than trying to hold a whole light fixture while wiring it up). However, the other Defiant lights I have worked with had a relatively open back, so you could run the wires pretty much anywhere. This light has a channel you have to fit the wires into, so where you routed them on the plate was a little touchy. But once I worked around that issue, installation was quite easy. The light itself is easy to adjust. The 3 light heads can swivel from horizontal to vertical, and you can change their spread along with how much up or down they point, Given that these are flood LEDs, I've found that the actual aiming of the lights is not real critical. (If you have need for a light that can be carefully aimed and that has hard edges to prevent light spillage, you should look for a different type of light that uses some type of spot rather than a flood.) The motion sensor is quite sensitive even on its low setting (and in its high setting can operate up to 70 feet away). When triggered, the light has a "soft" on over a second or two rather than just a hard on/off, which is a feature I've grown to appreciate. In addition to test mode (used to aim the sensor during the day), it will stay on for 1, 5, or 20 minutes depending on where you set the switch. There is also a mode where it will stay on for several hours after sundown (but that is not a feature I have used or tested). So in summary, other than my longevity concerns about the plastic housing, I like and recommend this light if its feature set meets your needs.
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          7 found this review helpful
          Nice looking light
          This was one of the easiest lights I have installed. It used a different type of electrical hook up which doesn't use wire nuts just a back plate (terminal block). Just push the wires in terminals and tighten the screws. I had trouble with the screwdriver that came with light ( easy to drop) The head of the screws enclosed with the light ( BB and CC) were small to catch of the mounting bracket. DD were OK but very short. Follow the install sheet but if you're not comfortable with electricity call an electrician.
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