Photo cell

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DCRanchAssoc

DCRanchAssoc

Күн бұрын

A quick guide in how to change the photo cell to ensure your exterior lights at your home come on at dusk and go off at dawn.

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@NealSchaffer
@NealSchaffer 2 жыл бұрын
What an extremely helpful video for us non-electricians - thank you!
@vanghost4life
@vanghost4life 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have seen this video before calling an electrician who charged me $200 for two visits. He claimed my two new photocells were defective. The problem was he was shorting out my cells. He did not turn the power off, I asked if he wanted me to turn the power off from the garage he said no. Each time he tested my new photocell they worked then I noticed a spark when he was putting it back together in the box. I purchased a third new photocell and black tape for $15 followed this video and my exterior lights are on dusk to dawn. Thanks for an informative video.😀😀😀😀 This electrician lives in my neighborhood he was waiting on me to call him for a third visit but I repaired the photocell myself.
@hiproductions
@hiproductions 13 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful video! You are the best for posting this. I can't wait to get out fix mine!...I didn't have a clue. Thanks again for posting. Hopefully there are other things you might post in the future!
@villalobosduran
@villalobosduran 13 жыл бұрын
This video just saved us $50! An EXPENSIVE electrician was going to charge us $60 to come out and fix it in only 10 minutes or less. I saw this video, followed the steps, bought a new photocell sensor for $10, and WALA! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. :)
@johncruze9961
@johncruze9961 2 жыл бұрын
You pay mostly for knowledge not just time + don’t forget company taxes Workers salary , profit , gas etc etc
@ectumanut49
@ectumanut49 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike .. it sure is a easy to follow instructions you demostrated.
@ponce7516
@ponce7516 Жыл бұрын
Very Helpful TY
@felterhills7973
@felterhills7973 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the steps !
@carloscantu75
@carloscantu75 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I don't consider myself a handyman however I was able to replace my photocontrol following your steps.
@monotrichon
@monotrichon 14 жыл бұрын
@mostro it might save a homeowner some money and the video shows safety procedures. good for Mike
@Generation3electric
@Generation3electric 13 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Nice job with the video. I just posted a Photo eye on security lights. I like the way you shot yours.
@clemsonalum98
@clemsonalum98 8 жыл бұрын
But if you are replacing a bad photo eye I don't understand the safety step for the tape to test it, if it isn't working to begin with what does the tape do?
@oliverbendt3104
@oliverbendt3104 6 жыл бұрын
He thought it was a camera and he was pleasuring himself at the time while wearing women's underwear, he put the tape over "just incase" he was being filmed. This Mike dude has previous convictions for sexually abusing a door bell
@thesteveprichard
@thesteveprichard 10 жыл бұрын
Just a note on safety. Putting tape over a non-functioning photocell will actually tell you nothing. Always test your wires with a voltage meter or tester to ensure power is off.
@timblystone2046
@timblystone2046 6 жыл бұрын
bro I can't even comprehend why people make video's of such nonsense. if you do not really know proper and what your doing then don't expose yourself. I'm sure a great guy and others as well but it's nauseating.
@eduardoromero7573
@eduardoromero7573 6 жыл бұрын
@Daniel M just a way to test the photocell but always check power off for safety when playing with electricity.
@ponce7516
@ponce7516 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did that
@juggernautjigsaw99
@juggernautjigsaw99 8 жыл бұрын
this was fantastic thank you! thank you thank you
@TheReeeealChip
@TheReeeealChip 10 жыл бұрын
Mike i need help.. Im trying to install my own photo cell but i am confuse a bit about the red wire. On my box where the wiring is for the outside landscaping i see a black wire, white wire and a ground wire. Where do i connect the red wire too? please advise
@preciouscargo4u2
@preciouscargo4u2 8 жыл бұрын
Great video for DIYers. Thank you.
@corymcnulty6106
@corymcnulty6106 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@mcdv1
@mcdv1 4 жыл бұрын
Hello I was wondering before I change the photo cell or transformer... My house light turns on but its very dim then it shuts off pretty quickly. Do you think the cell is the problem or the transformer? I am of course assuming this transformer even has anything to do with the photocell or is it strictly for the doorbell? I'm confused simply because it looks like from the location of the photocell on the outside of my garage to the inside where the transformer is installed it looks like they are exactly next to each other. I could be wrong... Does the transformer have anything to do w/the photocell? If not then I'll assume it is in fact the photocell that is the problem. Hope this all makes sense. Thank you...
@nms1508
@nms1508 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find my photo cell??? I don’t see one
@kb7azn
@kb7azn 11 жыл бұрын
The photo cell you installed is AC powered. Question: Will that work on DC power,if not can you recomend one that does. Im working with 12 VDC
@wakeuptruth8736
@wakeuptruth8736 6 жыл бұрын
So this wont make a light work like a motion sensor light? Also is thier a way to make it work like 1 or covert it to 12vdc to work with a camera
@aquafina2u
@aquafina2u 10 жыл бұрын
Do you need the photo eye? I currently don't have anything installed. Can I use the photo cell that screws into the light fixture? Can you do a video on how to install a photo cell for the first time? Appreciate it.
@charlesdavis2121
@charlesdavis2121 4 жыл бұрын
I hooked the photocell up correctly as I have done many times before, but for some reason when tie in the cell neutral the load red shuts off, I'm baffled. Any solutions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
@macey75
@macey75 7 жыл бұрын
If the Photcell was working there would be no reason to replace the fuckin thing. lol
@imlon2
@imlon2 7 жыл бұрын
lol... That is what I was thinking.
@cynthialawrence25
@cynthialawrence25 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful!!!
@KeithD305
@KeithD305 6 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I'm confused On the home there is three wires Black White Copper On the Photocell is Black White Red How do i connect?
@flacoface
@flacoface 3 жыл бұрын
My lights stay on all day. Is that a bad photocell?
@shaq5426
@shaq5426 12 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike this is shakil from Sri Lanka this is cool stuff where can i get this photo cell will this work for the street light too Thanks Shakil
@blackface703
@blackface703 7 жыл бұрын
hello and thank u. i follwed this thoroughly. it worked the first night, brand new photocell, but the next night it didnt work. pitch black as i pulled up to my garage. help!
@xanh01
@xanh01 6 жыл бұрын
My photo eye screw keep loosing every night, I have to tight up every night. if I don't tight it up, the light will not turn on. What is the problem ? Thanks.
@discoveryoflife7209
@discoveryoflife7209 8 жыл бұрын
Do you need the photo eye? I currently don't have anything installed. Can I use the photo cell that screws into the light fixture? Can you do a video on how to install a photo cell for the first time? Appreciate it.
@hridoykhan3320
@hridoykhan3320 5 жыл бұрын
How to connect JL-103B
@kayleydobbs8167
@kayleydobbs8167 5 жыл бұрын
Question: I've replaced the photocell on our house (thanks to your video!). However, the lights still turn on in broad daylight. Do you know why this is happening?
@saulosanchez17
@saulosanchez17 4 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me Did you fixed?
@gonaw4476
@gonaw4476 2 жыл бұрын
The red wire!! Does it goes to the power supply coming from house or to the bulbs? Where does LOAD wire goes to? To the bulbs or to the house? Red wire is LOAD wire?
@benyoumans9072
@benyoumans9072 9 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a home breaker box on the outside of a house. Seems dangerous to me.
@akupehsluarketatAR
@akupehsluarketatAR 8 жыл бұрын
+Ben Youmans if the breaker box are rated IP65 or above its safe.. There are many breaker box used outdoors e.g street lamps and traffic lights
@aziztahiri7253
@aziztahiri7253 5 жыл бұрын
How to deal with photocell four electric wires
@miturn7
@miturn7 6 жыл бұрын
This was very informative. Except you were very clear on all wiring, but not where the Red connects to. ?
@medleykatharine6736
@medleykatharine6736 3 жыл бұрын
The red connects to black i know im late on this but wanted to let you know
@miturn7
@miturn7 3 жыл бұрын
@@medleykatharine6736 Hey. Thanks a lot for adding your comment.
@medleykatharine6736
@medleykatharine6736 3 жыл бұрын
@@miturn7 no problem brother have a great week !
@carpy1252
@carpy1252 7 жыл бұрын
Can not find the photo cell anywhere on my house.
@blackface703
@blackface703 7 жыл бұрын
HakunaMatata it should be on either side of your house near your garage or exterior dusk to dawn light(s)
@ericchildress8682
@ericchildress8682 7 жыл бұрын
There are thousands of boxes on outside of houses
@jaydenvelazquez9384
@jaydenvelazquez9384 6 жыл бұрын
have my photoelectric switch
@flyingsawdustjemtz9226
@flyingsawdustjemtz9226 2 жыл бұрын
Hands hid from viewer what he was doing. Poor shot angle.
@patwelch8187
@patwelch8187 5 жыл бұрын
So, you told me nothing...
@sajidullah
@sajidullah 12 жыл бұрын
u made a 3 min video into 7 min...but thanks..good video.
@GodzillaSr
@GodzillaSr 8 жыл бұрын
this can shortened, too much yaking....cut it down to 3 min
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