"How to" Guidelines

Design Solutions

Outdoor Lights - Utility

Always select a lighting alternative that will provide the right amount of lighting needed for an area. Using motion-activated lighting will ensure that front and rear entrances to your home are secure, will welcome guests and startle intruders. For added security, choose a motion light with an indoor alarm module so that you know what's going on outside.

Choose a motion detector light with a sensor that best suits your needs: A sensor with a broad range of coverage would be better suited to a yard than to an entrance. Since motion detectors and utility lighting come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, it's easy to choose fixtures that are well suited for your home.

Remember, heat from light bulbs can cause false triggering of motion detector lighting, so be sure not to position them too close to the motion detector. Trees, swimming pools, and other reflective surfaces can also cause false triggering.

For complete protection, mount your lights so that the coverage areas overlap. For safety and security, always light up steps, driveways, walkways, and yards with floodlighting. Also, consider using quartz halogen motion lighting or floodlighting to save energy.

Always be sure to read all instruction manuals carefully before attempting installation of any light fixture. For maximum safety always turn off the power before servicing your light fixtures.

See a Lighting One sales consultant for more information and design ideas.