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Brand Greenfield
Item Package Quantity1
Color Gray
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- Saves Engery
- Makes most outdoor light an energy saving dusk to dawn light
- Professional grade quality
- weatherproof plastic contruction
- Easy to Install
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
This Dusk to Dawn Photo sensor from Greenfield will turn any outdoor light into a darkness activated system. This weatherproof unit will be an energy and cost saving addition to any outdoor light. Easy to Install.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This photosensor was purchased to supplant a timer on a residential post lamp. It was easy to install by splicing into an outdoor electrical wire running from a house to a subterranean path underneath the landscape. Simple twist wire connectors enabled a simple but crude splice in the short length of the electrical wire that is above ground. However, I am not entirely confident the installation will be fully weather resistant. The plastic enclosure of the photo sensor is fully sealed and is very solid. However, it appears to be designed to fit into a weatherproof housing of another product as it is connected with basic stranded wires.
In order to avoid any electrical arcing during a rainstorm, I purchased the King Safety Products 62225 waterproof wire connectors (see review) but they turned out to be too large for the available wire lengths so I had to use conventional indoor wire connectors. It would be nice if the photosensor had screw wire terminals with waterproof seals to fully isolate all of the bare electrical connections instead of having wires.
Another gripe about this product is the minimal documentation. For example, the enclosed literature doesn't mention the time delay employed by the switch, which appears to be about three minutes. Additionally, it isn't clear exactly how the sensor should be positioned. In other words, there was no guidance on how much shade it could tolerate and still remain closed.
Despite the shortcomings, the Greenfield Dusk to Dawn photosensor is a great bargain. It is a superior alternative to electronic timers for controlling outdoor lighting as it doesn't require any adjustment as the seasons change. Given its low cost, easy installation, and rugged enclosure, I would recommend it despite the minimal documentation.
Pros
Works as advertised
Simple to install
Inexpensive
Cons
Minimal documentation
Not ideal for a fully exposed outdoor installation
In order to avoid any electrical arcing during a rainstorm, I purchased the King Safety Products 62225 waterproof wire connectors (see review) but they turned out to be too large for the available wire lengths so I had to use conventional indoor wire connectors. It would be nice if the photosensor had screw wire terminals with waterproof seals to fully isolate all of the bare electrical connections instead of having wires.
Another gripe about this product is the minimal documentation. For example, the enclosed literature doesn't mention the time delay employed by the switch, which appears to be about three minutes. Additionally, it isn't clear exactly how the sensor should be positioned. In other words, there was no guidance on how much shade it could tolerate and still remain closed.
Despite the shortcomings, the Greenfield Dusk to Dawn photosensor is a great bargain. It is a superior alternative to electronic timers for controlling outdoor lighting as it doesn't require any adjustment as the seasons change. Given its low cost, easy installation, and rugged enclosure, I would recommend it despite the minimal documentation.
Pros
Works as advertised
Simple to install
Inexpensive
Cons
Minimal documentation
Not ideal for a fully exposed outdoor installation
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
You don't get a diagram but if you Google a schematic for a Motion Detector it's the same exact wiring.
My application was indoors.
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HOW TO WIRE A DUSK TO DAWN PHOTOSENSOR:
You only have to wire up three sets of wires (seven wires). You have a red, black, and white wire with this device. You have black and white on both your supply voltage(AC 120) and load wires(mark them as such, if necessary), and it doesn't matter which is which as AC alternates, hence the name.
Connect all the white wires together and cap the wires--already you are half done. Connect the black wire of the Photosensor to the black wire of the supply voltage wires. Connect the red wire of the Photosensor to the black wire of the load (usually a lamp).
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Simple. Don't forget there is a 5 min. delay so be patient. If you followed the above directions, it will work. I don't write reviews for gadgets that often but this seemed like the appropriate time. I hope it helps someone. If not, please comment...
My application was indoors.
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HOW TO WIRE A DUSK TO DAWN PHOTOSENSOR:
You only have to wire up three sets of wires (seven wires). You have a red, black, and white wire with this device. You have black and white on both your supply voltage(AC 120) and load wires(mark them as such, if necessary), and it doesn't matter which is which as AC alternates, hence the name.
Connect all the white wires together and cap the wires--already you are half done. Connect the black wire of the Photosensor to the black wire of the supply voltage wires. Connect the red wire of the Photosensor to the black wire of the load (usually a lamp).
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Simple. Don't forget there is a 5 min. delay so be patient. If you followed the above directions, it will work. I don't write reviews for gadgets that often but this seemed like the appropriate time. I hope it helps someone. If not, please comment...
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I bench tested this switch upon receipt and it was not functioning. It is OEM packaged without any instructions. The only information is the wiring connections noted on the device. Replaced this device with a Intermatic K4221C 120-Volt Stem and Swivel Mount Photo Control from Amazon that came with good instructions and works like a charm.
I will say the Amazon return service works nicely.
I will say the Amazon return service works nicely.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Received 2 photo cells one worked great the other not so great. Would not buy this brand again. Looking for another source, a bigger pain in the A to return than get somewhere... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lance K. Machamer
(03) photosensor
I have not received this product from the February 9, please indicate who can give me information of the sensor. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alfredo
Poor construction
The neutral lead was not soldered to the switch so it did not operate properly.
It was just stuffed into the housing.
It was just stuffed into the housing.
Published 10 months ago by R. Allen
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