Nov 20, 2010 · I was wondering if any one knows how to check a photocell right out of the package without power? What are you trying to check? Whether it closes when exposed to adequate light?

May 6, 2020 · Does it make sense to put a photocell on a light with a wall switch? Just wondering how this will work in this situation.

Aug 12, 2010 · Then measured the load side of the photocell (photocell well taped) and found the cycling issue. Connected backwards and with the photocell covered, per the original post, the …

Apr 8, 2010 · The strip was wrapped by a heating element that was in series with the photocell... a resistor that changed resistance with the light or dark. I don't know why they usually fail, but in this …

Mar 14, 2010 · I would have no problem getting rid of the light sensor. I also agree, I don't think it's a big deal. To answer the OP's question, yes. Cut the two black wires to the photocell and wirenut them …

Jul 29, 2005 · Re: Has anyone ever seen this? It's a question of language. To my mind, the word "photocell" refers only to the component that is struck by light and produces, by virtue of the …

Feb 6, 2017 · Any problem putting a timer (indoors) before a photocell ? I'm thinking the lights will come on for a few seconds every day when the timer turns on. Then the lights will turn off until dusk, until …

Sep 8, 2023 · Is CEC California Electrical Code? . Would hard-wiring lights to the breaker plus a photocell/motion sensor at the light (s) meet the requirements? . Would semi-hard-wired, ie a box …

Aug 31, 2012 · Is timer switch better for street light application than photo sensor switch, as the latter is more liable to collect dust and malfunction? Thanks.

Jul 16, 2020 · First problem sounds like the clock was in parallel with the photocell, effectively bypassing it when on. Second problem sounds like the photocell is exposed to lighting it controls, or on a …