Small LED Motion detector lights

[Cosmo]

These are all small -They do not have coverage like your home outdoor motion detector and they are not bright enough to scare away a pack of Hyenas. They run on 3 or 4 AAA batteries. About modest flashlight bright. These are close proximity lights I can stick anywhere I want hands free light. I am having lots-O-fun playing with them.

I like this one for the galley counter. Its not blinding bright and will leave some night vision intact. Great night light for those times I don't need the bright light. Stays on for 30 second once motion has stopped. Detection range is less than 10 feet. Runs on 3 AAA. Off season I use it in the home bathroom. This one does not know its light out and will light in the day time. I just turn to towards the wall in the day time.http://amzn.to/2jcaNoA

These below know its daytime and will not light in the day.

I stuck these in dark trailer storage areas. pretty bright but only stay lit for 10 seconds once motion stops. I have also stuck it in dark areas the car to make searching for stuff easier. Detection range is less than 10 feet. Runs on 3 AAA. Off season I have it in a closet. May try them outside the trailer for close critter detection,http://amzn.to/2jccYIq

These are still in the package but looks promising. Description says it lights for 30 seconds when motion stops. Warm white colorhttp://amzn.to/2jPgmLB

I don't own this one - color is pure whitehttp://amzn.to/2jc9WnC

-Cosmo

 

[frater secessus]

Or maybe get one of these for the sawdust bucket https://www.amazon.com/GlowBowl-00452-01-Motion-Activated-Nightlight/dp/B018Z0TE3K

 

[Goshawk]

little bit on the expensive side. Would think you could find a cheap to make circuit and do this yourself for less than $5. will need to investigate that.

 

[bullfrog]

We got one of the solar flood lights at wally world for $28 (6 leds) with built in motion detector and it worked great just outside the camper door, although animals sometimes set it off.

 

[WalkaboutTed]

Mr.Beams MB363 attached with Velcro. We have had several up in our yard for about 5 years, same batteries. They take 3 D batteries and have worked perfectly. Very bright. Lots of critters around here to set them off, so that makes their battery life even more impressive. Not cheap, but if you amortize the long term cost...

 

[Cosmo]

These small ones I posted look better suited for a closet or a small area one might want to illuminate.





-Cosmo

 

[SternWake]

I am not a fan of mounted lights that need their batteries replaced every so often.

Especially disposable batteries.

I'd personally have to use rechargable AAA eneloops.

https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BK...8&qid=1485413183&sr=8-1&keywords=eneloops+aaa

https://www.amazon.com/New-i4-2016-...UTF8&qid=1485413255&sr=8-21&keywords=nitecore

 

[Cosmo]

Thanks for pointing out the Eneloops.  ENELOOPS MAKE YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER. I have been using them (and no other AA or AAA  battery) since 2007.

If your buying bulk disposable AA or AA batteries  on Amazon,  Home Depot or Walmart  you might be paying  about 25 cents each. If your buying in a grocery store you might pay 50 cents to a dollar each!

One Eneloop AA can be recharged 2500 times.  One Eneloop would save purchasing 2500 AA disposables at 25 cents each for a TOTAL SAVINGS  OF A WHOPPING >>> $621 <<<  on a single AA battery. A four pack WILL SAVE >>> $2484 <<<. Maybe I am optimistic – in that case cut the money saved in half and its still big.

They are a HUGE money saver and greatly  reduce the battery waste stream in the  environment. Especially good for the heavy battery consumer (which I am). The batteries are  real work horses.

Unlike the old NIMA batteries, Eneloops do NOT self-discharge when stored making them  perfect as an  emergency battery. You can depend on them being charged for years after you recharge them. With a combination 12 volt battery/AC battery charger you have an unlimited supply of batteries at your fingertips all the time.

Disposables
AA $18 for 48 AAs  http://amzn.to/2jiKsVT 
AAA $20.38 for 100 AAAs  http://amzn.to/2kwCARJ  $20.38 for 100 AAAs

Rechargeable’s
ENELOOP AA (12 pack) $35.82 http://amzn.to/2kwvTPo
ENELOOP AA (4) PACK $16 http://amzn.to/2kwNnv3
ENELOOP AAA (4)  PACK $17 http://amzn.to/2jtbXiF
ENELOOP AAA (10) PACK $23  http://amzn.to/2kwCm0D

Example of an AC/12V DC Charger- There are many other choices available  http://amzn.to/2jiFEzT

I also use  I also use a USB AA/AAA charger http://amzn.to/2k5r2Yi

 
-Cosmo

 

[SternWake]

Glad to hear you are not on the disposable alkaline battery bandwagon.

The eneloops I have, AA,s are proving remarkable resilient, but i do not really have too much use for them anymore, as that camera decided the flash was evil.

I do use a bunch of Li-ion 18650s in a headlamp(nitecore hc50) and 14500s in a small Sipik clone whose light throw is truly impressive. The nitecore charger I use can do both Lithium and nicad and Nimh automatically, but it is not great at doing Nimh according to those with the tools to test the charger's performance.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...omparisons&s=ff3ea56fcc1e847cf60970e4c9352dbc

 

[blars]

While there are low self-discharge NiMh rechargeables, some devices (such as many LED lights) don't work well on their lower voltage, they have lower capacity and their self-discharge is still much higher than a good alkaline. For hard to replace batteries, lasting 5 years rather than 1 year can make a difference. I doubt an enaloop would last more than 10 cycles of a once a year charging.

 

[Cosmo]

I agree there is no perfect battery for every situation. For a hard to reach situation a disposable Lithium  or the many other choices might be better. 

For long slow drai - I am usi g Eneloops in wall clocks and I get almost a year and a half out of thembefore I have to recharge. My oldest Eneloops are 9 years old and while not as good as the latest versio - I am still saving money with them.

I get your pont - find what is best for your needs.

Thanks 
Cosmo