Has anyone successfully used this with a Dusk to Dawn light bulb? I'm concerned the shape of the lantern will block too much light from the photo cell
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I can say the fixture looks awesome on our house, but would shy away if you are wanting photo cell controlled operation. I would suspect that they would come on early and stay on longer.
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I use the dusk to dawn light in my fixture and it does come on a bit earlier and stays on a little longer, but that is fine. I used a low wattage bulb that is enough for a security light but does not have to be real bright.
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I don't think it would work well that way. It seem to work better the higher up the pole it is, since that allows it to give a wider area of light. I think if you needed to do that, you would be better off buying some sort of lantern to put on the table instead.
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I haven't used one with it yet myself, but I don't see why not. Polished aluminum fixtures like these can reflect a lot more light downward than painted fixtures, but that's more of an issue for CFL UVB bulbs than anything else (output can easily be doubled for those bulbs). CHEs, like spot lamps are already pretty directional, possibly even more so. I'd say just follow general CHE guidelines like Zoo Med's http://www.zoomed.com/Library/ProductDBFiles/ceramicheat.pdf I know it specifically lists 3 Zoo Med fixtures, but the big thing seems to be having a porcelain socket.
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hopeless, mine is the same but does not go out until you switch it off, serious rubbish. have purchased Osram dusk to dawn screw in lamp(bulb) works fine
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Nah, I'm front ct and have had my light out at night in the single digits and teens and had no problem. Just keep it in my jacket pocket until I need it and pull it out and use it for about 30 min or so each time and it worked np. Probably used it in these Temps about half a dozen times this winter.
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You have to align a tab up inside. Look for something red on the lantern, line that up with the base. Do it careful and slow, or you will be spending quite some time getting it on. It is well worth it for the power and how long the batteries last. I pull out the batteries when not in use due to it having a electric switch so it is always on. Just have to use a flash light to put batteries in. I only use it for power outages.
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(Assuming this is fluorescent). The issue is whether the bulb is the correct size. This should be marked on the bulb somewhere (along with the length). Anyone's bulb that size/length should work. Only issue then is whether the bulb has the correct "light" you want (daylight, etc.).
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None that I am aware of at present. I installed my Full Spectrum Light Bulbs (ALZO 45W CFL) in light sockets without a globe or shade (not my original plan). Used in this fashion they throw a lot of light as long as you aren't too concerned about appearances. One is mounted horizontally and another vertically. Both have been in service since the beginning of this year without any problem.
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I gave this item as a gift last year. It is still working. Maybe the manufacturer will exchange for you. Be sure to have it out where the sun can charge the solar unit on the lantern. I hope this helps.
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I found that I needed to turn the timing dial all the way and it stayed on about a minute so far. For a solar powered light , I think that's ok.If you needed something longer than I suggest having a hard wired light installed. But for me in the location I have it , that wasn't possible. It just gives me enough extra light when it comes on to help illuminate the darkness. There is an on and off switch so it would stay on longer if you desired not to rely on the sensor.
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No. With most post lantern installations the light sensor is a separate item. The one I have is the Greenfield DPPS Weatherproof Dusk-to-Dawn Photosensor. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X78UVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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No, I don't believe it can be used for dusk to dawn lighting. Mine only comes on when motion is detected.
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As of this writing, I have only used it with incandescent bulbs. Sorry, can't help.
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No, you'd just have to leave the light bulb a little looser to adjust the position of the sensor; not ideal. However, I have one of these in a light fixture and facing my house and it turns off and on just fine... ambient light seems to be enough to keep the bulb off, direct sunlight is not necessary.
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I would say yes IF it is a post lantern light, maybe for a very old lantern type with large glass flat sides but no for the enclosed with bulb base at the top type. It adds about 2 inches to the bulb height, it base in in the black part, if it is frosted the eye is in the center and unless it get full sun it will not work.
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Well there is plastic tube that looks "porcelain like' that stems up with the bulb socket on the end. You can not see in the picture of the light, but at the end of this tube concealed from view by the shade there is a wrap around sticker that is 1-3/8" wide that tells you all the electrical info such as max wattage bulb etc. So my answer would be yes that would take away from the effect you are trying to achieve.
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I think that is no problem. I used with motion sensor it works perfectly. this is just extension that is not effect to switch nor light bulb functional.