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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6021-WH5 Wireless Command, Remote control switch set Review


The Heath Zenith Wireless Command, SL-6021-WH gives convenient control from across a distance to lights with the remote switch set. The remote controls works with the wall switch up to 100 feet away to turn lights on, off and dim five different light levels. Each remote comes with an optional visor clip for control lights from a car and a A23, 12 volt battery. Battery typically lasts two years. The wall switch receiver is for use with up to 300 watts of incandescent lighting. The Heath Zenith Wireless Command remote switch set carries a two year warranty, battery excluded.







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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6106-WH Vacancy Motion Sensor Wall Switch Review


This works exactly as written which is to say not as I expected (my fault for preconceived notions). This switch will not sense when somebody comes in to the room and turn the lights on. Instead, you have to press the button to turn the lights on and as long as it detects motion the lights stay on. If no motion for programmed period of time, then they turn off. Very easy to install, works as advertised. I would recommend it if you don't need the lights to turn on automatically.

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-5525-WH-B 250-Watt Quartz Motion-Sensing Light, White Review


Light output excellent. But what happens if the motion-detector timer fails to shut off and the high-heat producing halogen bulb stays on?
In my case, it caused the outer plastic housing to melt down and possibly to have caught fire, just two weeks after installed. Fortunately, it was self-limiting, but the heat blistered the paint on the wood siding on which the light was mounted. The siding could have, but did not, catch fire, or else the house could have burned down. The manufacturer said it shouldn't happen. But it did. And if it happened once, it can happen again.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-5412-BZ-B 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze Review


This review may be in vain as I tried the company's website and it is gone. I had a couple of hits on a search that say they are out of business. I took the time to post this since I am currently looking for another replacement light and I see Heath is for sale all over the place, so I don't know what is going on.

I have purchased from this company for years and had very good luck. At least until my most recent purchase of this model. The old Heath lights I have still work, they are fifteen years old.

It all began about four years ago when I bought what I though was a good product for my newly wired barn. I purchased two of them and at the time they were around thirty dollars each. I mounted them (not an easy job as they are 15' in the air under a soffit) and tested in "test" mode.

All was well the first two years except they failed to turn off during the winter months. I kept climbing the ladder and adjusting stuff, thinking it was my fault. Finally one unit quit completely. I called the factory and they agreed to send a replacement since the store had gone out of business. Not bad customer service there.

That new replacement worked for one year, actually less than that as I shut both of them down quite awhile ago due to the fact that they never shut down themselves.

Today I climbed up the ladder again and installed an old Heath light I had laying around. I tested it and it checked out fine. I need to purchase another light to replace the other defective unit but it sure won't be one of these junkers!





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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Heath Zenith BL-6136-WH Basic Solutions Wireless Switch and Plug-In Review


I needed to turn on a light in our barn from our home which is up hill from our barn with no means of being able to wire the two up for security reasons. I read about the Heath Zenith wireless switch and felt it would be the perfect solution although my home and barn is more than 100 ft. apart. I received my order promptly and in perfect condition. I plugged in the outlet and then a lamp and walked up hill to my home and was able to turn on the barn light from my back porch! It works perfectly every time and solved my wiring problem. I plan on purchasing a few more.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Heath Zenith 76 Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple with Brushed Nickel Tubes Review


Heath Zenith 76 Classic Side Tube, Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple CoverHeath Zenith is synonymous with quality, integrity and innovation around the globe. They are committed to developing products that enhance their customer's lives through peace of mind, safety and convenience. Heath Zenith has been the leader in innovative and quality products for over 60 years.Heath Zenith 76 Classic Side Tube, Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple Cover Features:; Solid Maple Cover; Natural Finish; Brushed Nickel Finish Tubes; 2- Note Melody; 1 Year Warranty; 7.125"w x 2.5"d x 10"h; C sound

Heath Zenith's #76 door chime is intended for hardwired installation, and may be used with one or two doors. It has an attractive solid maple cover with brushed nickel tubes, and features two distinctive chimes, one for the back door and one for the front. Powered by 16-volt AC transformer, sold separately (see Heath Zenith accessories #121AC-A and #122C-A).--Josh Dettweiler

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Chime, hardware kit







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Monday, August 10, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-4305-BK Motion-Activated Five-Sided Porch Light, Black Brass with Frosted Glass Review


Our home was broken into by a neighbor boy and his sister so we looked all over for a motion light to put above out enterance door. This light works wonderfully and is not obviously a motion light. We leave it on at all times and it flashes on as someone approaches on our sidewalk to our door. So if the lights on someone has been around our front porch. Makes me feel safer.

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Heath Zenith 32SN Traditional Décor Wired Door Chime, Satin Nickel Review


Heath Zenith's 32SN door chime is intended for hardwired installation, and may be used with one or two doors. It features two distinctive chimes, one for the back door and one for the front, so you'll know which door to head to. Powered by 16-volt AC transformer, sold separately (see Heath Zenith accessories #121AC-A and #122C-A).--Josh Dettweiler

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Chime, hardware kit









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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6198-B Wireless Doorbell Replacement Battery Review


Perfect for allowing us to do things in the back room and hear when someone enters the front door of the shop. No technical difficulties, except the a little plastic thing off broke off the slide for the battery case when we dropped it, still works fine. Adjustible ringtones so you don't have to listen to ding dong or the chapel bells if you don't want too, one ding is enough thank you. Transmits through the sliding glass window even when its closed. If youre looking for a door alarm, this is the right thing. check it out.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6023-IV Wireless Command, RF 3-way wall switch, 2-Count Review










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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6013-WH5 Wireless Command, Child's Lamp Remote Set Review


The Heath Zenith Wireless Command, SL-6013-WH gives a child convenient control from across a distance with the remote lamp set. The remote controls works with the plug-in up to 100 feet away so you will not have to get up to turn off a forgotten lamp. The remote control turns a lamp plugged into the plug-in receiver on and off. Remote control glows in the dark so it can be located at night. The remote comes with a 12 volt, A23 battery. Battery typically lasts two years. The plug in receiver is for use with up to 300 watts of incandescent lighting. The Heath Zenith Wireless Command Child remote lamp set carries a two year warranty, battery excluded.







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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-4151-BR1 Mission Style 150-Degree Motion Sensing Decorative Security Light, Rustic Brown Review


Heath and Zenith are names I remember, so I figured this light would last longer than the previous generic brand I bought at a box store. It only lasted maybe 300 cycles.

The H-Z is attractive, has real bevelled glass, a 30-foot range and several settings for time on and such. It is heavy and seems very rugged. It isn't a lightweight or cheesy light. The finish seems durable, but of course only time will tell.

It also has a "Dual-Brite" feature. What this means is that there is a mode where the light will get just enough power to make the bulb filament just glow. In this mode it serves as an accent light and the low-volt glow is kind of orange, so it looks like an old gas flame. This wasn't a feature I was interested in, but it is there.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get the low-volt mode to turn off. Motion would turn the light on bright, as it should, but when it turned off, the glow mode would activate and wouldn't go away.

I called the number on the warranty/instruction booklet and got an actual American. He said he would get another one out of stock, test it and send it. He did, and it works fine.

Why five stars for a product that was defective? Well, the lamp is very nice and everyone knows that a small percentage of electronic products fail. No product is any better than the support, so I can report that H-Z stands behind its product. If they didn't, then there would be a scathing one-star review.

I did look at the module of the SL-4151 and compared it to my original melted one. The one in the H-Z is much bigger and better looking, so I'll expect it to last. I have other motion-activated lights that have worked for over fifteen years, so it is possible.

So, rugged and good looking, versatile and good customer support equals five stars.

I suggest getting a clear lamp for it. Looks better than a frosted type bulb and the low-volt feature precludes a fluorescent. It isn't on enough to worry about energy saving anyway.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6020-WH5 Wireless Command, Remote control receptacle set Review


This is a great idea. This version is nice because it replaces your normal outlet, so you do not have a bulky apparatus plugged on you wall. However, do not be confused by the picture. You can see a remote that can control two outlets, however, it does not controls the two outlets in this products separately. One side of the remote controls the whole product as a whole. If you buy a second product, then your could control both separately.

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-6135 Basic Solutions Indoor Remote Control Review


- Features:Remote Control-easy to install, transmitter is powered by a 12-volt alkaline battery (included), battery typically lasts 1 year. - Reciever plugs into any standard outlet. - 50 Feet transmission range- Signal passes through doors, walls, and floors. - Selectable Channels- Reduces interference or use with SL-6139-C. - Trilingual Manual- Instruction manual in English, Spanish, and French. - 500 Watt Maximum- Control up to 500 watts of incadescent lighting, control up to 300 watts of fluorescent lighting, motors up to 1/3 Hp, appliances up to 400 watts. - For indoor use only. - Ideal applications include: Rooms without overhead lights, table or stand lights, christmas tree string lights-eliminate the need to plug and unplug, TV's, radio's and other small appliances, anything that plugs into a standard indoor outlet and meets the product's rating. - Use as an ON/OFF switch without wiring.







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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Heath Zenith SL-5597-BZ-E 200-Watt Quartz Halogen Motion-Sensing Twin Security Light, Bronze Review


My wife wants these insecurity lights. I put up 5 of them. Over the last 5 years I've had to replace all of them at least once. Sometimes they just flash or go out on their own. If the power goes out then they might or might not come on again correctly. I loathe the awful Heath lights and would take them all down if I could.

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Heath Zenith 925-C Traditional Décor Series Wired Lighted Push Button, Solid Brass with Antique Brass Finish Review


Easy to install, but not sure that it is much better than the one I replaced.

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