6/30/2011

Monte Carlo MC90BS Flush Mount Canopy Kit, Brushed Steel Review

Monte Carlo MC90BS Flush Mount Canopy Kit, Brushed Steel
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We bought this item along with a Monte Carlo fan to hang in our nursery. We initially hung the fan alone, thinking we might send this back, but after hanging it, we decided we really wanted the three or four inches of ceiling space this flush mount kit offered. We rehung the fan and I couldn't be happier! It looks great and was easy to install.

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6/29/2011

Westek ALV50RC 20-Watt Halogen Line Voltage Accent Light Kit, 5 Pack, Bronze Review

Westek ALV50RC 20-Watt Halogen Line Voltage Accent Light Kit, 5 Pack, Bronze
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I bought two packs of these for my newly remodeled kitchen. Big mistake, these things aren't worth a dime. The wiring system is a joke, the quality of the lamps is horrible, the light (when it works) casts awkward shadows. I ended up buying some other lighting from a local store that was much cleaner looking and didn't worry me when coming to poor wiring.
Save your money, buy anything else.

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6/28/2011

PPA OLSHARGB2 Home Accent LED Strips with 1 Foot Extension, Multi Color, 2 Pack Review

PPA OLSHARGB2 Home Accent LED Strips with 1 Foot Extension, Multi Color, 2 Pack
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I got these to add a little ambient light to my living room while watching TV. I have to point out, that this package does NOT include the controller, just the add on lights. So I ended up having to order the controller as well. The lights them self seem high quality and are easy to wire up to any 12 volt supply if you would like to have them without the controller.
There is an adhesive backing so you can stick them up anywhere, I ended up putting a bit of glue on the end where the controller connects due to the extra weight of the wires pulling the strips off. They are small, and smoothly add some light to any room.

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6/27/2011

Monte Carlo MC198RB-L 3-Light Crystal Light Kit, Roman Bronze Finish Review

Monte Carlo MC198RB-L 3-Light Crystal Light Kit, Roman Bronze Finish
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We purchased a pair of these chandiliers and decided not to attach to ceiling fans and I love them!!! Great price, too because I first saw something like them on Horchow's site, but they were so much more expensive. I am so happy to find them on Amazon's site!!! We are very happy with the price and quality. We are Amazon Prime members so we also saved with free two day ship! Love Amazon Prime!!!

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6/26/2011

Westek XP30KC 20-Watt Xenon Accent Light Kit, 3 Pack, Nickel Review

Westek XP30KC 20-Watt Xenon Accent Light Kit, 3 Pack, Nickel
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Installed 2 sets of those in our kitchen about 10 months ago and still very happy:
Pros:
- Easy to install
- Very bright light (yellow colored light)
- No burnt bulbs yet (10 months), which is why I bought this on the first place (LED units broke one after another)
Cons:
- Had to staple the cables to the bottom of the cabinets so it looks nice, I guess you have to do it with all lights
- Had to find a spot to put the two transformators (the bricks that convert voltage) - I just put them on top of the cabinets
All and all very pleased and highly recommend. After installing it looks very aesthetic.

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6/25/2011

Woods 13568 Indoor Wireless Remote Control Outlet, 3-Outlet Review

Woods 13568 Indoor Wireless Remote Control Outlet, 3-Outlet
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This isn't a reflection on Amazon, or Target where I purchased this product. I bought 2 sets at the end of 2008. Each package had a non-functioning receiver. I put the two defects in one package and returned it. The set I kept and used worked to specification until a few months ago. The transmitter 1 On button (most used button, for bedroom floor lamp) began to fail, requiring several presses to operate and today it quit working entirely. I'd already researched Woods Wire/Coleman Cable and realized I wasn't going to get far with any warranty request. I disassembled the remote and confirmed a bad switch with a multimeter. I opened the defective switch (destructive, no reassembling it) and observed some material transfer from the center contact to the switch 'dome' contact that may have been preventing current flow. I unsoldered the switch and replaced it with a switch from an answering machine keypad. It worked better than new because the replacement switch was better quality to start with. Two other switches on the remote were intermittently displaying a weak LED, they were failing also. I replaced all six switches and the remote works better than new, the crisp click of the replacement switches provides better tactile feedback and they work every time. I understand mass production and low cost products to meet competitive price points but it's unfortunate that the manufacturer didn't spend another 50 cents and assemble a reliable product that could last more than a year. Perhaps the newest units are 'upgraded' and my experience is not typical. From a use perspective, I love having a single remote on my nightstand to control 2 lamps and the rear surround wireless receiver for a Samsung theater without getting up. From a quality/durability perspective, you may want to look for competitive products.

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6/24/2011

Progress Lighting P2612-10 Two-Light Universal Kit with Alabaster Style Glass Bowl, Polished Brass Review

Progress Lighting P2612-10 Two-Light Universal Kit with Alabaster Style Glass Bowl, Polished Brass
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I had an old ceiling fan in my attic when I moved into my house. It had no light. I know when they have bottom housing with that center hole-filler/plug thing, then they are the type that can have a light kit. Unfortunately, I had no idea what brand or model it was. So I just took a chance, picked one, and hoped they were generally universal. I did choose a bowl type that covered everything well (in case something didn't match up perfectly.)
It worked! It took about 20 minutes to unscrew and then attach everything. The housing parts must be pretty universal/standard for most popular brands because the housing fit perfectly. This kit has the type of wires that have little plastic push-in adapters on the end...they are great if the other item has those adapters, too, but mine didn't. I ended up just cutting them off, stripping a little insulation and using plain wire nuts. It all fit into the housing under the bowl just fine. It is odd how the light AND the fan pulls go through the glass, and my fan "pull" isn't really lined up perfectly to work flawlessly that way. I was a mix-and-match job though, and in a room where it is wired to a switch, so just leave it on medium most of the time. If you pull your speed chain frequently, it might not work for you if the chain has to sort of bend around the housing. If you aren't sure of your brand/model and need the chain to really work, a kit with the three separate, downward facing bulbs would probably work better.
The only reason I deducted a star, was that it takes three little candelabra bulbs....almost like nightlite bulbs...so it isn't very bright. Still from the nothing that was there before, and the fact that it was an old, unknown brand/model, it makes quite a difference in the room. Plus, I didn't have to buy and hang a whole new fan just to get a light. The best part is that it is pretty to look up at with the frosted type glass.


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6/22/2011

Valley Forge The Freedom Light 40 LU x Residential Solar Flagpole Light Review

Valley Forge The Freedom Light 40 LU x Residential Solar Flagpole Light
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I contacted the vendor, AG Lock and Hardware, both through Amazon and directly. I never received the courtesy of a response.
The largest flag pole the clamps will fit is 1 1/2" not 3". The average metal pole is 2" and I measured mine to be sure before I ordered the product and relied upon the description.
A necessary nut was missing.
The vendor could have corrected this problem easily and I would be happy. But their arrogance in not responding to my complaint is unacceptable to me and should be to Amazon.

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6/21/2011

Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit Review

Sunforce 50033 15-Watt Solar Charging Kit
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Hi- I bought this set-up to keep my Motorhome charged when not using it. It is only 15 watts so can barely keep the battery up to charge if I am actually using any lights or other stuff but it will keep up with the draw of the refridgerator and minimal stuff. My only beef is the controller wires could have all been pre-terminated with connectors rather than having me do that. This was bought as a kit so it would have been nice if there was a connector on the input side of the controller that mated witht he connector on teh solar panel and a different style connector on the output that would be compatible with the cigarette-lighter adapter, etc. In other words- all set up to just plug in and go.
Once I soldered and shrinkwrapped the new connectors on I'm pretty happy with it. Not everyone has the ability to properly terminate the wires.
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6/20/2011

Monte Carlo MC214RB Fluorescent Ceiling Fan Light Kit, Roman Bronze Finish Review

Monte Carlo MC214RB Fluorescent Ceiling Fan Light Kit, Roman Bronze Finish
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Once we got it installed, I'm very happy with it. There were no instructions in the box and the electricians were positive it was not compatible with my fan, the Monte Carlo Micro 24. After numerous phone calls and seaches online I finally thought to call Amazon. (this was on Fathers day) They weren't able to find the instructions either. Long story short, I ended up paying $150 to have the thing installed, and I was the one who finally figured out how it was supposed to be attached to the fan.
I would suggest to Amazon that they have access to all instruction manuals for all products they sell.
In the product description, it said the bulb was included, but it didn't say the watts (23) or that it was a 2,700 K bulb. If you don't mind yellowish dirty looking light, this is OK. I ended up buying a 4,600K bulb for $16.87.
All in all, this was a VERY expensive light. I had a broken finger, otherwise I probably would have done it myself.

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6/19/2011

LRI REX Photon Rechargeable 4-LED Micro-Light Keychain Review

LRI REX Photon Rechargeable 4-LED Micro-Light Keychain
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You might think this microlight is a bit overpriced, but considering that it is rechargeable, it is well worth the expense.
Consider this: The Photon Freedom, also from LRI, costs $13.20 plus shipping. For $10 more, you get a microlight that has 3 more LEDs, and that can charge up to 500 times from almost any common household battery: AA, AAA, C, D, etc. So rather than spending money buying the annoying button cells such as the 2032's and 2016's, you can simply hook up this little Photon Rex and have it charged in about 3 hours.
**According to the package, charging the REX using a D-cell battery costs 6 cents per charge!**
Pros:
-Has 4 LEDs instead of 1, thus it is MUCH brighter than traditional keychain lights/microlights. It outperforms my other Photon light as well as my Streamlight NANO and my INOVA microlight.
-It comes equpped with FREEDOM technology. For those not familiar with this, it means that you can press down on the on/off button and hold it down, and it will gradually brighten up or dim itself to your desired level of brightness. It will blink when the maximum brightness is achieved. If you keep holding the button down past the blink, you will the progress to the equipped SOS, slow beacon, and strobe modes.
-It has two magnetic poles on the back, to which you easily attach the charger. Instructions are very simple to follow, and the charger works with almost any common household battery.
-It has a strong keychain clip that will secure your light without fear of losing it.
-It can be recharged 500 times.
-The button glows in the dark, making it easy to find.CONs:
-The button is a bit hard to press down on, but you can easily get used to it.
-Since it has 4 LEDs, it is a bit bigger than the other Photon lights and other traditional microlights. This is not really a problem to me, but if you're interested in a tiny light, you might want to consider a different microlight. The Photon Freedom is a good option.
-You will need a battery that has magnetic positive and negative poles to hook up the charger. If the poles are not magnetic, you will have to find another battery. Overall this is a wonderful little light. Despite its minor flaws I still gave it 5 stars because of its functionality, rechargeability, easy of use, and brightness (it's VERY bright for its size, it easily blows away those cheap multiple LEDs flashlights, and it sure blows away most other microlights!)

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6/18/2011

LED Color Changing Mood Strip w/ 4 Strip Lights Review

LED Color Changing Mood Strip w/ 4 Strip Lights
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This is a very cool product with endless possibilities. I built a 48" long, 2 tier glass liquor bottle shelf for my back bar. I installed these light strips under the glass to illuminate the bottles. It looks great! Some bottles light up better than others depending on the contents, glass color and light color. You can dial in a particular color or let it cycle through a range of colors. The brightness is adjustable and there is plenty of brightness with no heat given off. The remote feature is also very handy as you can "play" with the colors. There are manufacturers that make bottle displays on the web that use this exact same product and charge two hundred dollars for the light kit. I'll be buying another unit for a 2nd shelf unit as well as another to install under the front edge of my bar.

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6/17/2011

Designers Edge E-3000 5-Piece Light Bulb Changer Kit Review

Designers Edge E-3000 5-Piece Light Bulb Changer Kit
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Wow, I am totally impressed by this thing! I read the other reviews about people having a hard time getting it to work properly, or breaking, but given the price was so low (especially compared to competitors at $30), I figured it was worth giving it a shot. It works perfectly - super easy to use! We have several lights that are impossible to reach without scary ladders, recessed and standard, flood lights and regular bulbs, incandescent and fluorescent. This has worked a treat on all of them. In our use it has been very stable and not at all fragile. We've changed 8 bulbs so far without incident.

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6/16/2011

6/15/2011

TerraLUX TLE-ST1 LED Upgrade Kit or Streamlight, Stinger, Stinger XT Flashlight Review

TerraLUX TLE-ST1 LED Upgrade Kit or Streamlight, Stinger, Stinger XT Flashlight
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UPDATE: The ST/XT Stinger upgrade has been redesigned. The focal dome separation and poor focus issues have been resolved. I received the warranty replacement about two months ago. It works awesome. It is bright, clearly focused and has good battery life. The bulbs have a lifetime guarantee they won't burn out and are covered by a 1 year manufacturer's warranty for defects. I don't think my original bulb had a manufacturer's defect, I feel the design was defective.
The representative at TerraLUX was pleasant and helpful. No hassle at all. I would recommend calling the company directly instead of trying to address the issue with the supplying vendor.
Here is my original review:
Everything described by A. Prado happened to me too. The focus on the included lens was never quite perfect. The beam was poorly focused when tightened all the way; Causing me to leave it a bit loose to allow for adjusting. For the one week it worked, it was great. First to go were the soldered circuit board prongs... a quick and easy fix for anyone with a soldering iron. Just one day after I did the self repair, the glass dome over the LED came off... So, I put the old bulb back in and am happy with my yellow tinted, not as bright but operational flashlight. Just $50 poorer...
I also purchased the TerraLUX TLE-300 for the Magcharger at the same time. That thing is FREAKING AWESOME! Seems like a quick lens change and it would burn holes on the moon! lol! That bulb is built how this one should have been.


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6/14/2011

Hunter 90058 Bathroom Fan & Light Imperial Bronze Saturn Review

Hunter 90058 Bathroom Fan and Light Imperial Bronze Saturn
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I spent quite a bit of time pricing, comparing, and researching various models of light/fan assemblies to install in the small bathroom off my master bedroom. After visiting all the local home improvement stores, I expanded my search online. I slowly narrowed down my options and this Hunter fan bubbled to the surface.
A few things to keep in mind as you're doing your due diligence to locate the fan that works for you.
First, you should be aware that most ventilation fans are made of white plastic. If your bathroom has a window that doesn't block the sun's UV, over time this nice white plastic will yellow. I didn't want that, so this narrowed my options down to units that have no visible plastic. This GREATLY reduced my options.
Second, carefully consider whether you want a fan that is silent or near silent. I visited my local home stores and demoed these silent fans and decided I didn't want them. If they're totally silent, I can't tell if they're even on! I didn't like this. I wanted a little rushing sound just to let me know that it is, in fact, operating.
Ventilation fan noise is rated in "sones." Three or four sones is about as loud as a quiet conversation. Six sones is very loud. Any fan with a sone rating under 1 is almost totally silent. This Hunter fan is rated at 2.5 sones, which I found to be ideal. Since the fan is off the bedroom, it's loud enough to remind me it's operating, block out any quiet sounds I don't want anyone in the bedroom to hear, yet it is quiet enough not to bother whoever is trying to sleep in the bedroom.
The fan is rated at 80 CFM, which is just right for my bathroom (I calculated it needs a minimum 30 CFM fan). If you have a small bathroom, I'd suggest a fan two to three times the minimum CFM rating for your room. The higher the CFM, the greater the breeze you will feel through the room. When you're taking a shower, too much breeze can feel uncomfortable. It might be tempting to go overboard with the CFM rating, but if you're like me and enjoy a comfortable and relaxing shower, I'd suggest you get only what you need.
I found installation to be a breeze! Aside from the usual miserable attic installation issues, installing this fan was painless. The assembly is light and the fan housing compact (only 6-1/2" high). After the housing is installed in the attic, the wiring, fan, and light are installed below, in the bathroom.
The final installation is outstanding! No plastic visible anyplace. The marbled and frosted glass is very attractive and the hush of the fan is exactly what I was looking for.
I'd recommend this fan for those who, like me, are looking for an easy fan to install that is both attractive and functional. The Hunter series of ventilation units meets these expectations at a reasonable price.

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