Like another reviewer, I had significant problems with short circuits in the internal wiring of these lights. The design is very poor and dangerous in that the mounting screw which holds the bulb socket in the fixture is directly above the black (hot) wire terminal and the screw is too long. This caused a nice puff of smoke and a tripped breaker following installation. The screw could not be more than 1/16" away from the terminal in a best case scenario.

Good quality light works well lighting 15 foot flag pole with 8 watt 40% angle spot light.

Great Lights. I Have 8 of these arpond the perimeter of my deck with 100W LED bulbs. Lights the deck Beautifully,.

I really like these lights. The shroud is difficult to get off as previous comments indicate. After damaging several of these units, I finally found a solution to removing / separating the cowl (lens portion) without damaging the base (bulb portion). The short answer is two 6" strap wrenches, one on the cowl and one on the base. Here's some tips that I discovered: 1. Before the first time you push the cowl into the bases, wearing a latex or silicone glove, spread a generous bead of silicone "O-Ring" lubricant around the two o-rings on the cowl. This will make it easier to insert the cowl, and make it easier to separate them when the bulb burns out. When you insert the cowl into the base, excess grease will come out. Wipe it off with a rag, but be aware that more will seep out over time and you will end up with a strip around the crease between the two pieces. It's worth having the stripe. 2. To remove the cowl from the base, a) position the first strap wrench oriented so you're pulling backwards towards you to engage the wrench, but don't pull it yet. (I use Par 38 housings so 4" won't fit. 4" might be good for par 30 or par 20). b) Position the strap just behind crease. c) Position the other strap wrench oriented so you're pushing away from your body to engage the wrench. Put it as close to the crease between the cowl and base as possible without covering it. Now, each strap wrench should be on either side of the crease. d) If you have a helper, have him steady the base as you move to the next step. e) Push the handle of the wrench forward away from your body and use the same amount of force to pull the wrench on the base towards your body. Using equal amounts of pressure at the same time will stop the lamp from moving and cracking the mounting rod. f) Once you get the cowl to let go of the base, keep pushing but start to add some outward angle to slowly pull the cowl from the base as you're turning. Continue to apply equal pressure to the base handle that you're pulling. The o-ring grease should be helping you push to turn and angle away from the base. g) place the cowl with the lens down on a clean flat surface, so dirt doesn't get on the o-rings. h) Change the bulb. i) wearing a silicone or latex glove, put another generous bead of o-ring grease all the way around the o-rings. Repeat the above as necessary. It's worth going through this because I've never found a better waterproof Par 38 lamp holder.

Just amazing! I'd advise purchasing the proper bulbs. Most stores do not carry the correct wattage.

I'm concerned regarding the threaded connection seams thin, not sure if it will make 2 seasons! Coat thread with Vaseline, still this design. Not impressed