Thank you Pete B! Your video is smooth and easy to watch. The lighting is good. You explain things and also show them on video. Did I mention your video is consistently in focus too! Only thing you might do better is to write out what you intend to explain and read through it ahead of time. Oh and NICE SHOP! 👌🏽
Thank You. I installed one yesterday and went out flipped the dreamer on looked and the light was on. I then put my socket tester in to make sure everything was right and at that second it went out. Dang-it. Put my finger over the eye and nothing . So went back checked the breaker and was fine and the tester showed everything was right.So called it a night. Got up watched your video before I went down to buy another one and when you said it takes a minute or so to come on I got up with my coffee and reinstalled it. Flipped breaker on it went. Put electrical tape over the eye and a minute later on it came. Buttoned it up and went in for another cup of coffee as I’m done and never had to leave the house. Thanks to your video.
Best how to video I ever saw. You make it look easy. I am going to try myself. Well, on second thought, I will have an electrician do it. Now I can watch him and make sure he does it right.
This is an AWESOME explanation. THANK YOU. My complicating factor is I have. GCFI OUTLET between the power source and the load (the light) . I don’t know how to handle that scenario. Liked subscribed
Thank you. Had to replace on old mercury light lantern to a new led light. Using the old photo cell in the existing yard pole. We didn’t have it wired quite right. But got it fixed and working thanks to your video! Only had to change one wire.
Same thing as one of the other posters, I have 7 exterior lights with LEDs guessing 30 watts each. This photoecell handles up to 1800 so I am within the capacity of the photocell. I have been watching for videos explaining this, great video and, concise, well explained.
After washing a few videos on RUclips and been frustrated for not understanding a bit I was lucky enough to find your channel and made all the difference in the world, you know how to explain things without any doubts or hesitation, you just don’t want to act but to inform and what a great job doing it. Thank you so much for the help
Great job Pete, in making this video, with the super high prices that companies are charging these days I'm sure there are many people who greatly appreciate you making this video, the nice thing also you explain and show what you are doing very well, one thing you might want to mention is, in an actual installation a hook wire may be needed to hang the light unit while connecting the wires together, Thanks for helping others.
Thank you for this video and the way you explained it. I did my light, and it turned on at night, but it is on for a few seconds and on for a few seconds. On and off.
Thanks, you helped me a bunch. I had the same light and today was having trouble getting the photo cell to work. I had the red from the photocell connected wrong.
Some photoeye manufacrurer recommend that you face your device to the western hemisphere, so the light comes on as the sun set but not up the sky because once the eye is covered with snow or collects dust film and get blurry it will not function properly.
Pete B. I wonder why older older light sensitive switches had only two black leads/wires which was simply connected in series to the black live wire but new light sensitive switches have need for a common/white wire. Is there a new code making a common required?
Wow, amazing saving to use that LED external Pete, I have learnt something so cool thanks to you with this video I appreciate man for the detailed instruction on wiring!
Very good explanation that some are instant on and some are not. I couldn't figure out why the switch would not turn on the light when I put my thumb over the sensor. Guess I just didn't wait long enough..
Some photoeye switches have built in capacitors built into the circuits, thus the delay is from the de-energizing of those capacitors. This design was to help reduce strobing at sunsets.
Not sure because that's not how the switch is wired for. If you switch the red and black it might still work because it's just an on off switch. But best to connect it as I did in the video.
If it's just in essence a switch why does it matter which wire goes to red or black? I know it does because I had the blinking lights issue before I wired it as you suggested. Thanks for the vid.
Not sure what type of light you have but if it has a photo cell and a motion sensor, the photo cell might be bad telling the motion sensor it's night time when it's really day time.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading I had wires coming out of a soffit in an old house. The porch light was wired down the soffit & came out into junction box. No green wire. But replaced the old sensor (this same type) the way they had it wired and it worked! Would not have had courage to even try if hadn't seen this video. My wiring was old and had white black and red wires coming out. Sensor's red had to connect with a black and a red from that junction.
About time someone breaks it down to a simple DIY, thanks I've been looking for this in a simple format. Great job.
Thanks! I saw 2 other videos that were long and drawn-out. One never explained where the red wire goes. You did a great job explaining.
Thanks! I was about to give up on this damn photocell connection and you showed what wire goes where. Boom! My lights now are dusk to dawn.
You and me both 😂😂😂
This is the clearest instruction that I ever had on this subject. Good show!
Thank you
Pete B. If I wire a photocell to one outside light, will all 3 lights turn on/off if they are on the same switch?
Thanks for this video! You mentioned a delay on the photocell and brought an hour of confusion to an end.
Five Year Old Video and still helping knuckleheads like myself - THANK YOU SO MUCH ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The action starts at 7:50 you're welcome
Thank you Pete B! Your video is smooth and easy to watch. The lighting is good. You explain things and also show them on video. Did I mention your video is consistently in focus too! Only thing you might do better is to write out what you intend to explain and read through it ahead of time. Oh and NICE SHOP! 👌🏽
Thank you
Thank You. I installed one yesterday and went out flipped the dreamer on looked and the light was on. I then put my socket tester in to make sure everything was right and at that second it went out. Dang-it. Put my finger over the eye and nothing . So went back checked the breaker and was fine and the tester showed everything was right.So called it a night. Got up watched your video before I went down to buy another one and when you said it takes a minute or so to come on I got up with my coffee and reinstalled it. Flipped breaker on it went. Put electrical tape over the eye and a minute later on it came. Buttoned it up and went in for another cup of coffee as I’m done and never had to leave the house. Thanks to your video.
Awesome 👍
Your explanation of video is excellent for a beginner, Thank you:
Thank you so much, an excellent tutorial.
Very informative, concise, explained clearly, and slowly step-by-step 👌🏽 😊
Thank you for making this video, it really helped me installed a photocell.
Best how to video I ever saw. You make it look easy. I am going to try myself. Well, on second thought, I will have an electrician do it. Now I can watch him and make sure he does it right.
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This is an AWESOME explanation. THANK YOU. My complicating factor is I have. GCFI OUTLET between the power source and the load (the light) . I don’t know how to handle that scenario. Liked subscribed
Thank you. Had to replace on old mercury light lantern to a new led light. Using the old photo cell in the existing yard pole. We didn’t have it wired quite right. But got it fixed and working thanks to your video! Only had to change one wire.
Awesome 👍
Same thing as one of the other posters, I have 7 exterior lights with LEDs guessing 30 watts each. This photoecell handles up to 1800 so I am within the capacity of the photocell. I have been watching for videos explaining this, great video and, concise, well explained.
Thank you 👍
After washing a few videos on RUclips and been frustrated for not understanding a bit I was lucky enough to find your channel and made all the difference in the world, you know how to explain things without any doubts or hesitation, you just don’t want to act but to inform and what a great job doing it. Thank you so much for the help
Thanks for your knowledge on how to wire this switch. Great job.
Thanks for the video, I've wired them before, but just dropped in for a refresher course, thank you spot on.
Great job Pete, in making this video, with the super high prices that companies are charging these days I'm sure there are many people who greatly appreciate you making this video, the nice thing also you explain and show what you are doing very well, one thing you might want to mention is, in an actual installation a hook wire may be needed to hang the light unit while connecting the wires together, Thanks for helping others.
Excellent tutorial and explanation, thank you.
This is the best explanation for this kind of project
you have a great way to explain this process, thx!
Thank you. Perfect video.
Helped me figure it out 100%
Great presentation. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video we were able to hook this up with your video. Every step by step you gave was on point. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you. Easy to understand where to conect each wire.
Excellent video, far better than most out on youtube! Clear instructions and wiring procedure. Thank you for posting.
Thank you - very helpful!
Thank you for this video and the way you explained it.
I did my light, and it turned on at night, but it is on for a few seconds and on for a few seconds. On and off.
I need help. I'm not sure what i did incorrectly
Very helpful. Down to earth and clear
Thank you 👍
Thank you very much.
Good job...very clearly explained, thank you!
Thanks, you helped me a bunch. I had the same light and today was having trouble getting the photo cell to work. I had the red from the photocell connected wrong.
Thank God for folks like you
Thanks for the video!
Awesome, thank you very much
Good tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Worked great for me just had to bore my own hole. Thanks.
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Great video! Very informative step for step.Thanks !
Thank you 👍
Thanks so much for the video. It was very helpful.
Some photoeye manufacrurer recommend that you face your device to the western hemisphere, so the light comes on as the sun set but not up the sky because once the eye is covered with snow or collects dust film and get blurry it will not function properly.
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Fantastic video, your explanations are clear without any ambiguity. Thank You.
Jerry Grayson Thank you, I really appreciate that. Thanks 😊
Pete B. I wonder why older older light sensitive switches had only two black leads/wires which was simply connected in series to the black live wire but new light sensitive switches have need for a common/white wire. Is there a new code making a common required?
Jerry Grayson Hmm... not sure. I guess there must be a new safety requirement.
Muy buen video gracias por la enseñanza y muy bien explicado gracias
Great video and a fantastic explanation.
Very nice. Knows what he’s doing.
Thank you
Wow, amazing saving to use that LED external Pete, I have learnt something so cool thanks to you with this video
I appreciate man for the detailed instruction on wiring!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video. Helped a lot!
Thank you for being great!
Thanks so much. You make it pretty easy.
You're welcome!
Great well detailed video
Thank you!
Best wiring video ever!
Great job Pete. Thanks for the help.
Thank you
Thanks for the video and time. 🙏🏽
Best explanation 👌
Well done thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice..thank you.
I was ripping my hair out and then I realized there was a delay. :-)
Mine was about 60 seconds!
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Me too. Thanks for that additional info 👍.
Very good explanation that some are instant on and some are not. I couldn't figure out why the switch would not turn on the light when I put my thumb over the sensor. Guess I just didn't wait long enough..
Yeah some just take a little longer.
Thank you so much for making it plan & simple !
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Easier than I thought. Thanks sir!
thank you! very much enjoyed this
Excellent tutorial so easy to understand. Thank you and blessings.
Thank you
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THE BEST VIDEO,THANK YOU SIR
And say if u wanted two , They can be daisy chained ?
Thank you !
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Good explanation - easy to follow. Thanks!
Thank you
Thk you 🫵 sir! Big help 👍
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Thanks for the Heads-up!
David Yeo thank you!
Incredible class
Very well explained, thx
Good explain..buena explicación
Thank you, you made this easy to follow that old dog like me could install my photocell.
Awesome, I'm glad it helped you out.
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Good explanation 💪💪💪
Had a question if you don't have a ground on your light can you still connect it with no ground cord from. The lights just the cable
You did great video thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Our instructor linked to this video to demonstrate what a lab project we'll be doing just before finals.
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Some photoeye switches have built in capacitors built into the circuits, thus the delay is from the de-energizing of those capacitors. This design was to help reduce strobing at sunsets.
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It usually takes some time for the day light and darkness to transition so its ok if the cell takes some time
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Great explanation. Thanks.
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great !!thank you so much I have it :)
Thank you
Great video! Thank you 🙂
You are so welcome!
Nice job.
Thank you 👍
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
What light are you working on?
What happens if you connect the red wire from the switch to the black hot wire from your house
Not sure because that's not how the switch is wired for. If you switch the red and black it might still work because it's just an on off switch. But best to connect it as I did in the video.
simply explained
Thanks man 👨🏻
Good stuff thank you
Thanks 👍
I appreciate your video thanks 🙏 also I’m curious if you exceeded the maximum wattage will it burn or overheat
I've never exceeded the 1800 watt max and I'm sure it will over heat.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading appreciate your video.
Hey how can I install a photo cell control light and a switch control light in the same circuit?
The one I’m replacing has a two minute delay. Black tape time
Thank you sir very informative 👍👍👍
The last minute for quick review
If it's just in essence a switch why does it matter which wire goes to red or black? I know it does because I had the blinking lights issue before I wired it as you suggested. Thanks for the vid.
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Why would My replacement light go off and on during the day? By the way thanks for you video.
Not sure what type of light you have but if it has a photo cell and a motion sensor, the photo cell might be bad telling the motion sensor it's night time when it's really day time.
Dude thxxxxx!!!
The red is called a switch leg
Simple enough that I think will try. (A Junction box works same way as the light fixture right?)
Yeah the light fixture in the video has a build in junction box. You can put the photocell in a junction box and then to a light.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading I had wires coming out of a soffit in an old house. The porch light was wired down the soffit & came out into junction box. No green wire. But replaced the old sensor (this same type) the way they had it wired and it worked! Would not have had courage to even try if hadn't seen this video. My wiring was old and had white black and red wires coming out. Sensor's red had to connect with a black and a red from that junction.
Thanks, I got it.
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whats the lumen of that light