Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Z981D4
• Item model number: SLC6CFL
  

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Photoelectric light controls sense light levels and automatically turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn. They end coming home to a dark house, simulate home occupancy to deter intruders and require no seasonal adjustments as with timers. Plus, since lights are on when needed, light controls save money and energy too.
Adds safety security and convenience. Programmable off-timer from 2,5,8 hours random off timer deters intruders. Contact plunger allows adjustment of sensor window direction for optimum performance. Works with incandescent and compact fluorescent bulb. Digital microprocessor for full brightness and no flicker operation. Turn lights on at dusk and off at programmed time.

 

Westek SLC6CFL 100W Programmable Screw-In Light Control, White

 

Technical Details

• Automatically On at Dusk, programmable Off after 2,5 or 8 hours / Dusk to Dawn default timer, should user choose not to program
• Full brightness - unlike other light controls that decrease bulb output by 20-25% max / 100 Watts Max
• Compact design fits most outdoor and indoor fixtures
• Labeled buttons make programming easier / more intuitive

Customer Reviews

I really liked the specs of this item and bought two from Home Depot (several variations of the same can be found in Fred Meyer and other stores).
As couple of others have pointed out, it doesn't turn off at dawn in the dusk-to-dawn mode, as advertised I did some experiments indoors and it turns out that while it can turn on correctly in low light conditions, the logic is faulty in detecting ambient light while the light is ON - perhaps it is a difficult problem. I contacted the Company via email and they confirm it will not work if the outside is cloudy - which is most of the time in the Seattle area.
I tried to use it in the 8 hour mode recently, but even that seems to be faulty - it works for about a week, and again does not turn off after 8 hours.
I hope the company can fix this annoying bug.

Environmentally minded as you are you search high and low for one of these timers that is CF-bulb compatible. And then you come across this one: it looks sleek and simple, has basic features, is not too expensive. Finally you've found what you want! But then there are all the negative reviews: "doesn't work," "disappointed," "wont shut off." But you just wanna believe that you're different, that it is gonna work for you. And with high hopes you buy one, and install it, and moments later find yourself shaking your head and writing a review just like this one. This is my story. Don't waste your time with this.