Hi Dale, I have seen some bulbs with the sensor built in but I do not think I would go that direction unless there was no way I could change out the fixture. I have also seen the sensor built into an adaptor which you then screw the bulb into.
Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 3:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Really? A photo cell with switching mechanism built right onto the bulb? Wouldn't the light from the bulb convince the sensor it was always daytime? ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 5:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light Hi, Sometimes the lamp unit has a photocell, which switches on/off at dawn/dusk. However some bulbs also have this unit at the bottom of the bulb. You will know if the bulb has it built in, as the bulb is bulkier than normal. If replacing the bulb doesn't work, perhaps the photocell has blown. I fitted a photocell unit to a metal haylide lamp; the photocell and relay cost only around £8 and the cell itself can be fitted by drilling a hole with the holesaw. The cell has a plastic nut and rubber washers to seal. Regards, Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light You're right. ----- Original Message ----- From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] porch light The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb providing it fits in the fixture. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
