Long time thread-stalker, first time poster looking for some advice from the community.
I am swapping out an exterior motion detector light that was installed on the back of the house by the previous owner. The light has seen better days and has a limited field of vision, so we opted to upgrade to a 270-degree LED fixture.
You can see the 180-degree version of my light here:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-18...DISCONTINUED-DFA-CW-FL-180D-WH-120/202864982/
Right now I am smacking myself for buying it without checking the reviews. Last time I buy a Defiant brand anything. The problem is, the fixture comes with a back-plate that has a rubber gasket adhered to it. You attach that plate to the box in the wall, and then attach the light fixture to the plate. Sounds great, and waterproof, except for the fact that the gap between the plate and the light is only ~1". Between the wires, wire nuts, and screw posts, there is very little room to fold the wires and contain them in the base of the fixture.
After a lot of wrangling I was finally able to get everything contained, and the screws inserted. But there is still a slight gap (~1/4") between the fixture and the plate behind it. Obviously this is far from ideal, as it is not water-tight given that the fixture is not firmly against the gasket.
Anyone have suggestions? I wish I could return it, but I bought it on end-of-season clearance last Fall, and Home Depot/Defiant is refusing to stand behind their product.
My only thought is fitting some kind of shrink wrap around the gap and hitting it with a heat gun. But I am no pro in this area, so looking for some guidance.
Thanks everyone for the help.
I am swapping out an exterior motion detector light that was installed on the back of the house by the previous owner. The light has seen better days and has a limited field of vision, so we opted to upgrade to a 270-degree LED fixture.
You can see the 180-degree version of my light here:
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-18...DISCONTINUED-DFA-CW-FL-180D-WH-120/202864982/
Right now I am smacking myself for buying it without checking the reviews. Last time I buy a Defiant brand anything. The problem is, the fixture comes with a back-plate that has a rubber gasket adhered to it. You attach that plate to the box in the wall, and then attach the light fixture to the plate. Sounds great, and waterproof, except for the fact that the gap between the plate and the light is only ~1". Between the wires, wire nuts, and screw posts, there is very little room to fold the wires and contain them in the base of the fixture.
After a lot of wrangling I was finally able to get everything contained, and the screws inserted. But there is still a slight gap (~1/4") between the fixture and the plate behind it. Obviously this is far from ideal, as it is not water-tight given that the fixture is not firmly against the gasket.
Anyone have suggestions? I wish I could return it, but I bought it on end-of-season clearance last Fall, and Home Depot/Defiant is refusing to stand behind their product.
My only thought is fitting some kind of shrink wrap around the gap and hitting it with a heat gun. But I am no pro in this area, so looking for some guidance.
Thanks everyone for the help.