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Maybe I want to make a timer that will turn off the lights at the exact moment of the solstice so that the collapsing field of light will open a window to the realm of the ancients. Where can I get me one of them?
Outside lights (commercial) controlled by photo-eye and timer-clock
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We have 1 photo cell, that is not too sensitive. It's just lazy. Lights come on way to early at dusk, and shut off way after the sun has risen. We are going back this week to replace it. If it doesn't work out, the timer in series will be used.
Fulthrotl
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ebay has them. a guy in sedona, az makes them.
if he's out, you can get solstice LED modules here:
http://globaltechled.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Application-Guide-December-2013.pdf
mgookin
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Our company has a product which cures those problems. You can PM me if you want information on it.
kwired
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On early/Off late is a sign it is not sensitive enough. That means the photo cell needs more light for excitation before it's output will operate, either a bad design from the beginning, poor installation from the beginning, obstructed "window" to the cell, or other deterioration maybe interfering with original design specifications.
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If the photocell has an adjustable window shade to change its sensitivity, that may just be in the wrong position.
(more common in integrated photo and motion sensor assemblies than in socketed photocells.)
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(more common in integrated photo and motion sensor assemblies than in socketed photocells.)
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