The need for a lighting contactor.

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AKElectrician said:
All the contactors I put in were either over 30 Amps, or controlled by a photocell.
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So to clarify my first post. Most switches are not rated over 30 amps, not all of course. Most photocells are not rated for over 20 amps most are less, and I like all the lights to pop on at the same time, without having to manually turn them on. The other 2 options shown are rated less than 20 amps for lighting loads. These are the needs for L.C.'s I have experienced. As was the OP's Title.

More than one way to skin a cat, like always.
 
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ActionDave said:
Put a time clock in serise with your photo cell and the lights will come on at dusk and turn off at whatever time you set the clock.
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No, it makes way more sense to walk out at 10pm and set a flashlight over the photocell.

The timer I mentioned can offset the dawn/dusk, in addition to setting by the hour, lying about your latitude, etc. Would it work seamlessly on the north pole? Damn, got me there.
 
George Stolz said:
No, it makes way more sense to walk out at 10pm and set a flashlight over the photocell.

The timer I mentioned can offset the dawn/dusk, in addition to setting by the hour, lying about your latitude, etc. Would it work seamlessly on the north pole? Damn, got me there.
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That means reading an instruction manual though.
 
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