Vaxcel T0388 Dorado Silver Motion Sensor Dusk to Dawn Farmhouse Barn Dark Sky light kit

Product Identity

The Vaxcel T0388 Dorado Silver light kit is a farmhouse-style outdoor fixture designed for homeowners who want both security and ambient illumination. It combines motion-activated brightness with automatic dusk-to-dawn operation in a weather-resistant steel housing. Buyers who need integrated smart-home connectivity or solar-powered operation should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

A 180-degree motion sensor detects movement up to 40 feet away and triggers bright on-demand lighting. The built-in photocell automatically switches the fixture on at dusk and off at dawn, while a selectable timer holds full brightness for zero, three, or six hours before dimming. The socket accepts one 60-watt medium-base bulb, which is not supplied.

Installation Reality

The unit measures 12 inches wide, 12.25 inches high, and 13.5 inches deep, so verify the mounting surface can accommodate that footprint. Wiring follows standard outdoor junction-box practice, but the sensor and timer controls must be configured before final tightening. Over-tightening the lamp holder or skipping the gasket are the common mistakes that lead to water ingress.