Will this sensor work if the light bulb points downward on an outdoor light fixture?
1787801
Mine did not work. Also the wattage capacity is reduced when the bulb is pointed down for some reason. Buy the Phillips combination light/sensor
1417112
This motion sensing light with a 100 watt bulb will detect any motion. Since my light ficture was put in the wall by the builder it is 1 foot down from the ceiling on the wall and faces outward. The unit works as I walk into the room from my Kitchen. You will not have any trouble putting into the socket and then put in the light bulb. You will notice on the socket how to place it to let it detect any thing 360 degrees. Mine lasted over 10 years or better before it went out. This one is brand new and I think it will last until I die..I am 82
1376235
You will be fine. The sensors are above the light fixture will not affect one another, it shines down and outward
2261020
I would assume yes since it only controls the electric current. I use for outside post with LED bulbs inserted.
38517
I really do not remember. Since both the sensor(above) and the light(below) require power, that would suggest that the wires are more or less in the middle. Heath Zenith's customer service is pretty good so you might want to call them.
826025
I think that is no problem. I used with motion sensor it works perfectly. this is just extension that is not effect to switch nor light bulb functional.
1810634
Mine went into a special outside light fixture with a light sensor but I'm not sure if it has a ballast in the fixture or not.
950488
I think what you are trying to do will work. The sensor and the lamps are adjustable in multi direction. You just need to be sure to shield the sensor from the lights and you will be ok.
1189295
I had the same problem. I re-checked the wiring to make sure I had it right. It was hooked up right and my problem was the sensor was to close to the light when it came on. I just pointed the sensor as far fom the light bulb as I could and haven't had a problem since.
2231025
Probably will not work as it's a motion sensor. If the shade impairs the sensing, it won't work. The sensor is in the black band.
2052753
The bulb socket has a large plastic bolt that you hand tighten. I don't see why you couldn't mount as a down light.
1109417
Yes, we have our bulb in an outdoor light fixture with a on/off switch (and a dimmer) and it has worked very well.
1127484
Yes it should. It is simply an on/of switch triggered by motion, that sends power to a screw in fixture.
1229940
All that I can say is that my units sensor did not work at all, no matter which way it was pointed. The bulb only goes on if I use the on/off switch.
631767
Dear MikeYes the sensor might be facing towards the direction where motion will occur. So i believe it should be pointting downwardsBest regardsStacy @ ChiChinLighting
1189294
Definitely reflections from the light when turned on is triggering the sensor to go off. Example, if the light is under the eves of the roof or under an over hanging, the light will reflect off of that and sense daylight and go off. Point the sensor away from reflective light/towards the sky and it will work. Thanks. Sonny.
2041290
Yes, as long as the bulb is exposed, because the sensor is on the tip of the bulb.