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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@NealSchaffer2 жыл бұрын
What an extremely helpful video for us non-electricians - thank you!
@vanghost4life2 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.
@hiproductions13 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!
@villalobosduran13 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. :)
@johncruze99612 жыл бұрын
You pay mostly for knowledge not just time + don’t forget company taxes Workers salary , profit , gas etc etc
@ectumanut493 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike .. it sure is a easy to follow instructions you demostrated.
@ponce7516 Жыл бұрын
Very Helpful TY
@felterhills79734 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the steps !
@carloscantu753 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I don't consider myself a handyman however I was able to replace my photocontrol following your steps.
@monotrichon14 жыл бұрын
@mostro it might save a homeowner some money and the video shows safety procedures. good for Mike
@Generation3electric13 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.
@clemsonalum988 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?
@oliverbendt31046 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
@thesteveprichard10 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.
@timblystone20466 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.
@eduardoromero75736 жыл бұрын
@Daniel M just a way to test the photocell but always check power off for safety when playing with electricity.
@ponce7516 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did that
@juggernautjigsaw998 жыл бұрын
this was fantastic thank you! thank you thank you
@TheReeeealChip10 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
@preciouscargo4u28 жыл бұрын
Great video for DIYers. Thank you.
@corymcnulty61067 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@mcdv14 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 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find my photo cell??? I don’t see one
@kb7azn11 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
@wakeuptruth87366 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
@aquafina2u10 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.
@charlesdavis21214 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
@macey757 жыл бұрын
If the Photcell was working there would be no reason to replace the fuckin thing. lol
@imlon27 жыл бұрын
lol... That is what I was thinking.
@cynthialawrence259 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful!!!
@KeithD3056 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?
@flacoface3 жыл бұрын
My lights stay on all day. Is that a bad photocell?
@shaq542612 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
@blackface7037 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!
@xanh016 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.
@discoveryoflife72098 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.
@hridoykhan33205 жыл бұрын
How to connect JL-103B
@kayleydobbs81675 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?
@saulosanchez174 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me Did you fixed?
@gonaw44762 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?
@benyoumans90729 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a home breaker box on the outside of a house. Seems dangerous to me.
@akupehsluarketatAR8 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
@aziztahiri72535 жыл бұрын
How to deal with photocell four electric wires
@miturn76 жыл бұрын
This was very informative. Except you were very clear on all wiring, but not where the Red connects to. ?
@medleykatharine67363 жыл бұрын
The red connects to black i know im late on this but wanted to let you know
@miturn73 жыл бұрын
@@medleykatharine6736 Hey. Thanks a lot for adding your comment.
@medleykatharine67363 жыл бұрын
@@miturn7 no problem brother have a great week !
@carpy12527 жыл бұрын
Can not find the photo cell anywhere on my house.
@blackface7037 жыл бұрын
HakunaMatata it should be on either side of your house near your garage or exterior dusk to dawn light(s)
@ericchildress86827 жыл бұрын
There are thousands of boxes on outside of houses
@jaydenvelazquez93846 жыл бұрын
have my photoelectric switch
@flyingsawdustjemtz92262 жыл бұрын
Hands hid from viewer what he was doing. Poor shot angle.
@patwelch81875 жыл бұрын
So, you told me nothing...
@sajidullah12 жыл бұрын
u made a 3 min video into 7 min...but thanks..good video.
@GodzillaSr8 жыл бұрын
this can shortened, too much yaking....cut it down to 3 min