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Features
The Eye ticks all the boxes: it’s brighter than anything in its class, virtually waterproof, much more manoeuvrable, easy to install, has a remote digital sensor and boy does it look good!
The Eye Solar Security Light offers mains-brightness and superior waterproofing from a fitting that can be angled in virtually any direction thanks to our innovative new mount design.
The Eye Solar Security Light offers mains-brightness and superior waterproofing from a fitting that can be angled in virtually any direction thanks to our innovative new mount design.
500 Triggers Per Night
Once motion is detected, this light can activate up to 500 times a night.Works in Winter
A well positioned solar panel will enable this product to work in typical UK winter conditions.100 Watt Equivalent
Brightness is equivalent to a 100 watt Halogen light you might use around the home.No Mains
This light is solar powered and does not require mains power to work.- High quality 42 LED mains equivalent solar security light with the latest digital motion sensor
- Innovative new mount design provides greater freedom of positioning
- Activation time can be set from between 3 seconds and 10 minutes.
- 12m motion sensor range
- IP56 rated for superior water resistance.
- Designed to work in UK winter
- 1 year full warranty as standard
- Powered by the sun
- Motion activated
- Can be installed almost anywhere
- Free to run
- 5m cable between light and solar panel.
Reviews
4.7/5 (122 Customer reviews)
Description
The Eye is just 4cm thick and can be rotated 170 degrees horizontally and tilted more than 180 degrees vertically. The Eye can even be angled to provide corner lighting without the need for corner mounting. The Eye benefits from superior waterproofing both on the light unit and on our new remote digital motion sensor which also offers greater accuracy.
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor rather than a sensor that is attached to the light head. A remote motion sensor gives much greater freedom when choosing you detection area. The Eye comes with 30cm of cable attached to the sensor for customers that prefer to have the sensor close to the light without lots of excess cable. In the box you'll find a 1m motion sensor extension cable for those that want their sensor further way.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Eye has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Eye Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (Ingress Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The Eye Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it among the most waterproof solar lights available.
What is a remote motion sensor?
Many customers have asked us to make a solar security light that has a separate PIR motion sensor rather than a sensor that is attached to the light head. A remote motion sensor gives much greater freedom when choosing you detection area. The Eye comes with 30cm of cable attached to the sensor for customers that prefer to have the sensor close to the light without lots of excess cable. In the box you'll find a 1m motion sensor extension cable for those that want their sensor further way.
What is a digital motion sensor and why is it better?
Our state-of-the-art digital sensor offers greater accuracy when setting your motion sensor. Digital sensors also offer superior waterproofing because they don't use dials which are more susceptible to water ingress. The digital motion sensor on the Eye has two settings, Time and Lux. Time controls the amount of time your light stays on for each time motion is detected and Lux determines how dark it needs to get before your light will start activating.
The Time setting has a range of between 0 and 9
0 = 3 seconds, 1 = 30 seconds, 2 = 60 seconds, 3 = 90 seconds, 4 = 120 seconds, 5 = 180 seconds, 6 = 240 seconds, 7 = 360 seconds, 8 = 480 seconds and 9 = 600 seconds.
The Lux setting has a range of 1 – 4
1 = 5 Lux, 2 = 15 Lux, 3 = 35 Lux, 4 = 60 Lux
How waterproof is it?
The Eye Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (Ingress Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The Eye Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated making it among the most waterproof solar lights available.
Installation
1. Place the solar panel where you intend to install it and mark the holes
2. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
3. Place light where you intend to install it (within 5 metres of the solar panel) and mark holes
4. Drill holes, insert screw plugs and screw light into place (within 5 metres of light)
5. Remove cover from motion sensor mount and mark holes
6. Drill holes, screw motion sensor into place and replace cover
9. Connect motion sensor cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
2. Drill holes, apply screw plugs and screw panel into place
3. Place light where you intend to install it (within 5 metres of the solar panel) and mark holes
4. Drill holes, insert screw plugs and screw light into place (within 5 metres of light)
5. Remove cover from motion sensor mount and mark holes
6. Drill holes, screw motion sensor into place and replace cover
9. Connect motion sensor cable to light
10. Connect solar panel cable to light and turn on
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Following a burglary this equipment was purchased as part of adding additional property security.
Although slightly sceptical at first the light has achieved exactly what I had hoped; sensitive intruder motion and a brilliant light that illuminates a wide area.
So impressed that I bought a second unit for my daughters property.
Only slight initial niggle was the requirement to find and purchase 2.75mm cable clips which are apparently not available from the Solar Centre. Had to find an electrical wholesaler in Kent to source. By RogerS on Jan 06, 2016 Helpful? 4 | 0
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Eye 42 was easy to install and light is very bright but I wished it had a Choice of a shorter cable between the solar panel and the light because it's a bit of a mess tired up . By Karl Claydon on Sep 14, 2014 Helpful? 3 | 0
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This is the second one I have bought. Reliable and effective. A good buy. By AJS on Sep 27, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
Question:
How many of us know what a 'Lumen' is??
Or how effective a 100 watt bulb would be in a security light?
Everything about my order was well done - good comms, excellent delivery, fair price, easy to install...... but .... the area I need to cover with light is obviously too big for this (5m x10m) - and it only just gives more light than a full moon. Not really a floodlight. By Alastair on Oct 04, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 2
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Purchased first one of these last year, very pleased with the item, it has worked very well since it was put up. When the need for another solar light arose we had no hesitation in buying another. Have had trouble free time with it and highly recommend it. By Robert Skidmore on Nov 17, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
Question:
Up and running very rapidly. The adjustable sensor is very useful as a horse putting its head over the door at night triggered the light. A small change in sensor direction solved the problem. Only been up three days but functioning as it should. By Doug Rodgers on Nov 24, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
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I have bought several now, one of which has run for over a year without a hitch. I have no hesitation in recommending this product for use at home or at work. By Martin E on Dec 02, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
Question:
As usual, fantastic turnaround and quality product.
We have placed our light just over 1m high from the ground on our shed to light up the bottom of our garden, which comprises of a veggie patch and shed entrance, around 2.5mx2.5m. The light covers this area very well and is more than enough.
I like that the kit comes in three parts, the light, sensor and solar all of which can be placed some distance from one another with the supplied extension kit.
The sensor is digital which is the first time I have seen this and wished there were more of them on other flood light systems, my only criticism is that you can't adjust the sensitivity, only the lux and time of light being on; the sensor picked me up as soon as I opened the door; and I am 16m away from it... so it is practically pointing at the floor now!
As usual, time will tell how well it performs during the winter, but I am highly confident based on other products.
By Nicky Wilkes on Nov 29, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
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So easy to set up and lights a good area, we have two one on the back of the house another on the side. We feel they have added to our security. Another plus is once purchased they cost nothing more. By John Williams on Dec 03, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
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what an absolute gem this light is the light is bright and effective and easy to fit. All in all I would say this was a good buy. The delivery was super quick which is always a bonus,well done thanyou. By whale on Dec 26, 2015 Helpful? 3 | 0
