Review: Westinghouse Triple Head Solar LED Light

[@The-Man-Right-Chea]

I had to shave down the back of the solar panel , and then lay it flat on the Edge of the roof then use small C-Clamps to firmly hold the solar panel in place. It solved my problem of not being able to mount solar panel where it could get sunlight. So if you're having trouble finding a place to mount the solar panel you can try shaving down the knob on the back then laying down the solar panel directly against edge of roof then use two clamps to hold in place. Mines works perfectly now

[@Tnez827]

Super comprehensive and informative video. I was considering making this purchase and this made it easy for me. Thanks!

[@Matt-pj3ue]

Couldn't find it at Amazon. Found it at Walmart 4 less than 20 bucks

[@christinefriedland2650]

Need to find a video of this light, inside the solar panel the wiring came loose I need to know where the wire goes and how to fix it

[@steveajnoha9927]

solar panel are pretty simple negative and positive just solder it back on and some glue to keep it in place inside the solar panel

[@jermpoz2971]

EVEN DURING THE DAY IT CAN DETECT MOTIONS? OR IT CAN SET UP TO JUST STARTS MOTION DETECTS AT 6PM ? REPLY PLZ

[@MuscleMan909]

I have a question I currently have this hooked up but only the two sides of the lights are on. The middle on is not working. Any tips on how to get the full lighting? By the way this is brand new

[@ColoradoRMN]

Must be a bad connection / wire. If new consider return / replace.

[@marcdalmeida7970]

Great Vid, if I get one this video pushed me over the edge.

[@BAD-wy1hg]

Just bought.. TY for the post

[@estebanaguayo555]

How long it took to charge?

[@garnetwright9633]

How long does the batteries last when the light is left on constantly?

[@exgenica]

Fully charged (4.2V) with the original Li-ion cells described below, for practical purposes, the light I tested provided meaningful light for about 2 hour. The light gets dimmer over time. I did NOT test it to LED cut-off as I don't know for sure if there is any protection circuit, whether the cells themselves have internal full protection (including over-discharge), or just blow the cell's emergency vent when they are abused (which basically means you buy a new cell). How long it lasts depends on the capacity of the lithium-ion cells and their state of charge and how bright you expect it to be. The 2 Li-ion 18650 cells that came with mine each provide 2000mAh at 3.7V, and they are wired in parallel for a total capacity of 4000mAh. It will also vary depending on the LEDs they use during manufacturing (which do change from time to time). The light I just tested consumes ALMOST 3000mA at maximum, but it varies as per the voltage vs. current chart below: (example: at batteries measuring 3.7V, the light draws about 1950mA current) 4.2V 2900mA 4.0V 2500mA 3.7V 1950mA 3.5V 1600mA 3.3V 1200mA The LEDs got dimmer with decreasing voltage. TO INCREASE "ON" TIME You can also swap and use your own Li-ion cells so you could for example use 2x 3000mAh cells for a total of 6000mAh capacity which means more "on" time between charges. OR You can electrically disconnect 1 or 2 of the LED panels. (requires cutting or desoldering wires which will void warranty). Note: with 80 identical LEDs, at 3.7V this likely means each LED is consuming about 24mA. At 4.2V, each LED is consuming 36mA. So by cutting out one of the "wing" LED panels (24 LEDs), you decrease the LED power requirements by about 30% and the lighting will be "on" for a bit more time under the same conditions. IF USING THE "AUTO" SETTING However, total "on" time between charges isn't just based on the power consumed by the LEDs. The circuit also takes power...about 50mA. So, in 24 hours that alone takes up about 50mA x 24hr = 1200mAh, or about 30% of the total 4000mAh battery capacity. That leaves just 70% or 2800mAh for the LEDs. A big disappointment is that in the units I bought, the LED lights also turn on even when it is sunny / when the solar panel is charging the Li-ion cells. I don't know if that is how it is supposed to function. I'm going to examine the circuit and see if there is an easy way to disable the LEDs when the solar panel is providing power (sunlight). This function would have been dirt cheap to add to the BMC. ----------------------- Cautionary Note: anyone selling an 18650 lithium-ion cell and claiming it can provide more than about 3500mAh is either using the wrong testing methods, is misinformed, or is likely claiming more than the lithium cell can actually provide. If the claimed capacity is too high, it's too good to be true.

[@xsauce3858]

Good info ​@@exgenica

[@guamshady]

Excellent review! It's a bummer that the center light can't be positioned like the outer lights but, overall , this one looks like a winner.

[@ColoradoRMN]

Thank you!

[@yashpatel3378]

How’s the product? Pro and cons of using it for a while? ( after a year)

[@pwhales264]

I Had this Westinghouse solar detection light for a few years then it stopped working I inspected it I didn't see any damage What do you think happened to it

[@ColoradoRMN]

May just need to replace new rechargeable battery if old one died. Also make sure the wires / connection from solar panels are not broken.

[@pwhales264]

@@ColoradoRMN I looked at my model and I'm not sure if it has a rechargeable battery and the wires seem to be intact.Thank you

[@shawn5141]

My sensor went bad after less than a year. How do you replace the sensor

[@Mr1972Dean]

Thanks for the video. I am gonna buy one today. Was it just me or did the sensor look like it was pointed down?

[@ColoradoRMN]

Good observation. The sensor is adjustable and pointed to the needed direction. Mine is pointed down a bit more to not only sense things across the yard but also in case raccoons are walking along (close to ground) - I want to light the area up as they do not like light. Hopefully they will stay away from the garden.

[@Mr1972Dean]

@@ColoradoRMN Thank you for your response. Mine is in the mail currently.

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

The one I got requires you to be right up on it before it triggers and since there is no sensitivity adjustment, it's not very useful. My car is about 15 ft aware and I can walk all the way around it without triggering this light.:(

[@ColoradoRMN]

Yeah - it is one thing I do not like about it is that they do not have that adjustment. It may not work for everyone.

[@exgenica]

Mine was the opposite...far too sensitive. I have to affix IR-opaque material over the sensor to get it to not false-trigger so much.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Hello can you tell me how do you set the timer for 30,60 or 120 seconds???

[@killerdecoy]

It's a switch on the bottom of the sensor.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@killerdecoy Yes I figured it out,much appreciated...

[@feng443]

I bought 6 from Walmart and so far has return 2 due to issue of stop working or only light for 5 seconds. Another 2 stop working at second night. Seems Westinghouse has some QA issue at least with the Walmart batch. I re-ordered two from Sams Club and will return the Walmart defect ones. The Walmart one has model number SR11AC01H-06, while Sam's club has model number SR62AA21H-06-2. From the number the Sams Club one seems newer.

[@OdopaFoods]

is there a Solar Street Lights WITHOUT remote for use in Africa please.

[@danielcarrillo7222]

Where did you install solar panel?

[@ColoradoRMN]

Solar Panel is higher, to the side. Each place / house is different so I did not show that part. Attach it to the place that gets the maximum sun exposure. (South Facing) .

[@boogiebongcal]

How many hours can it stay on steady-on ?

[@bettyescookingchannel]

Great review.

[@ColoradoRMN]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.

[@pigpaul]

I got almost the exact same model.. Install 4/1/21 how is it now?? Bought on Amazon. Did you put it on the 2 or 1 on setting?? Thanks

[@ColoradoRMN]

Still working well and bright. I still wish they had sensitivity adjustment to make it more sensitive but my model does not have that option. It will detect people just fine but smaller animals may be undetected to turn it on.

[@JudasBytes]

that is bright! how far did the sensor detect your motion?

[@ColoradoRMN]

I would say about 20 feet when I approach from an angle.

[@dlbrittain1976]

thanks sir....do you do custom installation

[@ColoradoRMN]

You are on your own for that!

[@MichaelSmith-do6xc]

Do you know if you can turn or disconnect the motion sesnsor thus having only dusk to dawn?

[@ColoradoRMN]

No - I do not think that will work.

[@goata8]

I have the two light version... it will not turn on while the solar panel is sensing light anyways

[@boogiebongcal]

Well since it had an on switch you can just turn it on manually and turn it off when u awake

[@exgenica]

@@boogiebongcal It doesn't provide light for that long. Fully charged it lasts about 2 hour in contant on mode. Note: I tested the provided Li-ion cells and they provide a solid 2000mAh each, are wired in parallel, and thus the battery provides about 4000mAh total. Depending on the battery voltage as it decreases, the LEDs take a lot of power...from almost 3000mA (@4.2V), down to about 1200mA (@3.3V).

[@josephcuevas9559]

Harbor freight now makes a light similar to this and they claim the battery is 6000 mah and 2850 lumens... kinda curios on how it compares to this one

[@ColoradoRMN]

Have no tried the new one yet. If I need another one in the future, I will check it out and consider it.

[@Arturo-im1nh]

Harbor freight is highly overrated and have mostly favorable reviews on their product listings by excluding the negative ones from posting.

[@jamesstobbs4861]

Can you extend the solar panel cord and if so what would you recommend?

[@ColoradoRMN]

While I have not done that, to me it looks like a doorbell type of wire. You would need to strip the wire to see the wire size and match it. Good luck. Let me know if you end up doing this and if it works.

[@exgenica]

Yes. I used a common extension available on Amazon, etc. Search on terms like this [ cctv 10m 30ft 2.1x5.5mm dc 12v power extension cable ] If the middle connection will be exposed to the weather, I recommend finding one that has a weather-resistant connector shroud on the female end that will connect to the solar panel male coaxial connector.

[@brob9592]

Can you adjust the brightness?

[@ColoradoRMN]

No - there is no brightness adjustment.

[@brob9592]

@@ColoradoRMN Thnx 🙂 for the answer

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Good review but you forgot to show wear you mounted the solar panel.....

[@ColoradoRMN]

Thank you. Solar panel should be facing south to get the most sun. Each person's setup would be different.

[@markusaurelius4015]

Any updates on how this light is holding up?

[@markusaurelius4015]

Walmart has it on sale for $30 off or $20. (Normally $50).

[@ColoradoRMN]

Still working well. Good battery charge with full sun exposure. I do wish I could control its sensitivity (to make it more sensitive), but that is not an option. It will pickup people but may not be as sensitive to turn on to detect when animals pass by.

[@markusaurelius4015]

@@ColoradoRMN awesome. Thank you!

[@lindacorrenti]

We’ve had one since 2020…Still going strong. I installed one for our neighbor (from that 2020 batch) and it also seems to be working, though it hasn’t been too sunny since installed. Great video!

[@rickyelvis3215]

tip ~ don’t forget the lubricant before inserting ... where the sun don’t shine !

[@thurm101]

Is your “behind” area lit up?

[@darnelltabor6382]

Very helpful 👍🏽

[@ColoradoRMN]

Thank you!

[@FAISALKHAN-sg3tv]

Good Information Thanks a Lot

[@ColoradoRMN]

You are welcome!

[@oinc7320]

Link to light isn't right.

[@exgenica]

Does anyone know what the difference is (if any) between what appear to be IDENTICAL Westinghouse model lights? Prices are at time of this comment. $20 Q01FM2601-06 (sold at Walmart $20 and a couple various other sites for higher $). I could NOT find a way to search for this on the Westinghouse site but did not see this model among the offereings) $35/$50 SR11AC01H-06 (sold at Westinghouse, Walmart, and various other sites at prices up to $50) These appear to be IDENTICAL, down to the same circuit board, proviced lithium cells (2x 18650 2000mAh 3.7V Li-Ion connected in parallel), 80 LEDs, 2000Lumens, sensor specs, etc. (note: the provided 18650 cells in both models deliver a TRUE 2000mAh in my tests, so the cells do appear to be decent). Note: the cells connected in parallel mean the total battery capacity is about 4000mAh at 3.7Vnom. There is a battery charging control circuit in the circuit board that regulates the solar cell recharge voltage to the lithium cells. However I don't know how well it will perform long-term. I didn't assess the circuit for charging current regulation. It may simply rely on the limited current output from the solar panel. [Note that OPEN CIRCUIT solar panel output achieves about 7V in testing. And, 3.7V Li-ion cell charging must not exceed 4.20V, and for improved lifespan should not exceed 1C=2000mA). I think the solar panel's maximum output current is likely well below that.] For $20, and if you're willing to "fine-tune" things, I think this is an ok security light...but the ones I received have issues. The build quality of the device itself is poor. The battery compartment and all the other screws are the worst production screws I've ever seen. I had to use a "stripped" screw removal tool to unscrew about half the screws. They were not stripped...they were just made that badly. The screw heads look like thay are partially MELTED. The timer slide switch felt LOOSE. I also had trouble getting the lights to set to the desired time (30/60/120 second). The 3 position slide switch feels very fragile, and it doesn't have a crisp detent feel when switching between the times. Similar issue with the power on/off/auto rocker switch. For my purposes (patios), the sensor is too sensitive. I have to wrap some foil around the sensors to limit the "view"/reduce sensitivity and reduce false triggering. This high sensitivity may be good for some people...but not where I'm using them. The electronics and LED compartments are not gasketed, so they depend on the "fit" to keep out rain/moisture. Given the design I believe these will not hold up well under heavy rainstorms. I'm going to seal (and the screws) with silicone before permanently installing these outside. Same for the LED heads and the solar panel. For the $20 price they DO put out a decent amount of light, and as I said, the lithium cells appear to be decent quality...MUCH better lithium cells than I've found in most products that come with lithium cells. Even so, I'm going to replace the 2 cells in ONE of the lights with 3000mAh cells (for 6000mAh total capacity).

[@rajdattani1507]

2 years on, is this still going strong?

[@ColoradoRMN]

Still working. It's sensitivity during summer time has slightly decreased but still turns on - just need to be a bit closer until it detects motion.

[@notyoung]

Mine lost the motion detection function maybe 6 months after it was installed - it then turned on at dusk and ran until the battery was depleted. No longer useful. Update: After a few nights of below freezing temperatures, the motion sensor on the light is working again. How long? About a week so far but who knows what it will do when things warm up...

[@Lee-ws8we]

I have not tried this light out yet but the issue I already have is instructions say you must replace the batteries before using, batteries that come with it are for testing only, I have yet to find the batteries (Battery pack with matching plug).

[@ColoradoRMN]

Not sure I understand. The unit is using the rechargeable batteries with the existing ones that came with the unit. I did not have to buy anything else.

[@Lee-ws8we]

@@ColoradoRMN maybe I misunderstood the directions, it is listed under cautions: Battery Instructions "Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time", I initially took this as a reference to batteries that came with the unit since this was on the pre-installation page. On the operation page there is a section on replacing the batteries... either way it doesn't matter to me now, I said to heck with finding this battery pack (cause I couldn't find them)... By the way, I like the light, plenty bright, bought 2 online for $50 plus tax. I am no expert but this is my 4th different solar powered out door spotlight, for the money, and in the sense this is only day two for me, thus far the best outdoor flood light I own...

[@wandapage9624]

Lights nit staying on

[@TechGuruLamar]

Thanks

[@ColoradoRMN]

Thanks for watching!

[@jgbelmont]

I got my 5000 true 50w LED lumen Olafus for under 50 bucks shipped.

[@docbradleydc]

I have 2 of these, neither wirked out of the box. They are terrible.

[@ColoradoRMN]

Mine is still working! :)

[@ambroulard]

YOur preferred way?? Wtf.

[@tedolmsted1810]

These lights are junk. At least the two I bought were. Right out of the box would't stay on more than 5 seconds. Junk.

[@ColoradoRMN]

Make sure they are off and let the solar panel charge in a sunny location.