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πŸ”† light sensor switch with photocell photoeye logo

πŸ”† Light Sensor Switch with Photocell Photoeye Review

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3.7
πŸ’‘ Lighting Components, πŸ’‘ Industrial Electrical

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Description of πŸ”† Light Sensor Switch with Photocell Photoeye

βœ… CONTROL: This 120V photocell switch automatically turn lights on at dusk and off at dawn. Save energy!. βœ… TYPE: Switch Type SPST-NC (single-pole, single-throw, normally closed) bimetallic photoelectric switch. βœ… COMPATIBILITY: Use with LED, fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. Use in light poles and posts to auto control light. βœ… APPLICATIONS: Controls parking lots and walkway lighting, post lamps, pole lanterns, coach and entry way porch lights. βœ… WHY US: Every one of our carefully designed and tested products is backed with a minimum 2-year warranty. Enjoy our free returns as well on all your purchases.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works great in a Westinghouse lamp post (3/8 " cutout)

came with a Westinghouse lamp post that was DOA. I bought it on purpose because it fits the 3/8" grommet required to fit a pre-drilled hole with my existing light pole. It came tonight and I installed it; Worked well right out of the case. My only complaint is that the wires were too short (only about 4 inches) for easy wiring. It works out.

Pros
  • βœ… TYPE: SPST-NC Bimetal Photoelectric Switch (Single Pole, Unidirectional, Normally Closed).
Cons
  • crumpled

Revainrating 3 out of 5

No direction and no company support.

I don't know if this thing is reliable or not as I haven't installed it yet but I gave it 3 stars because it doesn't have a diagram and when I tried to call the supplier (4 brothers) I could not get anything other than the recorded message that they would call me back. I've tried three times. They never did. I tried to figure out which wires would activate the sensor by using an ohmmeter and capping the sensor. I got endless resistance no matter what I did. So I got into the network and found…

Pros
  • βœ… CONTROL: This 120V photocell switch automatically turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn. To save energy!
Cons
  • Big and bulky

Revainrating 4 out of 5

So far this is a good product, see review

Four stars can be generous depending on life expectancy; It was only installed in two days. For the money this little photocell is a good value. The best part is that it works with the LED bulb I use. A few minuses - the rubber seal should be an O-ring. The spacer is too big for its purpose. Also, the wiring instructions are useless. The diagram on the photocell looks like red should be paired with white, which is incorrect for US wiring standards. US standards: black - hot, white - neutral…

Pros
  • for instructions on how to connect correctly βœ… WHY US: Each of our carefully designed and tested products comes with a minimum 2 year guarantee. Enjoy free returns on all your purchases.
Cons
  • Not bad, but...