if i place a photocell switch to create a dusk to dawn application will it turn on automatically?
1987146
I used a standard motion/light detector with two of these and it works fine. Not sure that only 1 10W light will work as there is a minimum turn on requirements. You need to look at the minimum load turn on specification. The alternative is to buy this light, but already has the light/motion sensor built in. They are just a few dollars more. These do not create bright white light, like for reading. Also make sure the wire length is long enough for your application. I got fooled and some wires were only 6" long on some lights I bought.
1987147
I think it will work fine that way, but you have to turn on it first by the remote
1987148
It will turn on. But keep in mind that when power is cycled to this fixture it comes back on to the fade setting. Which means it cycles through the colors one after another continuously. The only way for the light to return to the last used setting is by turning it off with the remote control, which has a very limited range and does not do well through glass.
1596361
This is the description provided of a similar product: "Hardwired photocell control, post eye control. Turns light on at dusk and off at dawn. Adjustable light sensor." So basically you can install this product to your yard lamp-post or outdoors wall lights so that they turn off automatically while the sun is out and turn on when it's dark. Installation instructions are provided with it but I think it's best to consult an electrician (especially for those who don't have any prior experience with electrical wiring).
1416421
Yes. It can turn lights on and off at dusk and dawn. It uses an odd setup that turns any device that is set at unit code +1 on and off according to daylight - so if you do not want this feature, you will need to avoid setting any device at the trigger code +1. It can also be set to only sense motion after dark and not respond during daylight. It's a major pain to setup, but does what it says at an incredible price.
1119076
There are 3 modes, auto - dusk to dawn, 1-9 hours, and manual. Which is the o e you want to test them.
502117
There is an option from Dusk To Dawn, in fact the front and back of the box mentions it. If you want the Dusk to Dawn option you must enter 'Manual Mode'. Manual Mode only works 'AT NIGHT' because daylight returns the sensor to AUTO. Flip the light switch off for one second then back on to toggle between AUTO and MANUAL MODE.Auto Mode - On time 1- 5 - 10 Minutes (Motion sensor)Manual Mode - On time (To Dawn) *Resets to Auto Mode at Dawn*Note: When first turned on wait about 1 1/2 minutes for the circuitry to calibrate.
1914651
Not sure what you mean here, when it's dark the light come on so if you want to check out whether it's working, Make sure it is charged then cover the light sensor so it can't detect daylight and the light should come on. If it doesn't check to make sure the switch is on, the light doesn't charge ot come on when the switch is off
1489846
First thing you do is set the time and day Then you tell it when to come on and when to turn off (time and day/days of week). There are 15 or so slots open to on/off. I think your problem will come in trying to use an external switch (photocell) to turn it on. It can't turn off if it thinks it's already off. If it does not turn itself on then the circuit is open and the photo cell can't get through that.
201315
If you are not wanting the dusk to dawn feature then you don't even have to connect it. It is designed to be connected to the cord coming from the power outlet and before any lights if the user would like the auto ON/OFF function, for example [POWER OUTLET &gt; Dusk to Dawn box &gt; LIGHT &gt; LIGHT &gt; LIGHT &gt; etc...] and if you don't want auto ON/OFF then connect [POWER OUTLET &gt; LIGHT &gt; LIGHT LIGHT &gt; etc...]. In regard to bypassing with a switch I couldn't answer that considering the connections for the DtD box and the lights have a male & female connection that seals to be water resistent when threaded together. The DtD box is quite small & thin and sealed to be watertight as well. I hope this helps you.
627323
There is a solar cell that turns it on at dusk or override to leave on all day and night
1772901
The unit I purchased works great. I know this sounds simple, but it does have a on/off switch, check that it is turned on and then it will turn on after dusk automatically.
520371
I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the lights off with the switch. The lights always turn on at 5:30 in the morning as programmed. I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the... » Read More I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the lights off with the switch. The lights always turn on at 5:30 in the morning as programmed. « Show Less
810245
Yes you can turn this on and off manually if you do not want to use the option to turn on for a certain number of hours at dusk.
1658371
It has a simple 3 way switch attached to a photocell. Put the switch in the day possition and it runs when it senses light etc.
1258720
Sorry for the dely in response. Yes, absolutely; it can be connected to a light switch and turned on and off as required. It does have a sun sensor which means it will not turn on during the daytime. I've recently installed two and really like the investiment. I'm really impressed with the light output. I did need to play with the sensatively and positioning for a while, but that's not different than with any other sensor.
820913
Not exactly, but somewhat. Has a light sensor which turns it on at dusk. Can program to stay on for anywhere from one to eight hours after that and it turns off automatically by timer.
1414421
It works. Install it as I mentioned below. The x10 is the first switch...set it to turn on before dark. The motion/pc is the second inline switch...once it gets power from the x10...it will kick in. Photocell will prevent it from working until it is dark.
1564286
No, not on the light itself. This only has the sensor that turns it on at dusk and off at first light. You could install a switch in the circut, but it would not turn on during daylite hours, only at night.