Hi,
No, the photocell has only a very small aperature to let light in and it is
sufficiently in below the source of light. They are available in the UK and
come in both Edison and Bayonet style fittings.
Useful for those lights out in the garden for lighting up the driveway.
Regards,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:43 PM
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
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
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
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.
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