What is this?

HappyHippyDad · Apr 26, 2013

Hello all...

I was asked to fix some outside lights that haven't been working for a couple of years. Cables all over the garage, but narrowed the problem down to this little unit on the outside of the garage.

Royce Thompson seem to deal with lighting control so am assuming it does something clever, this was a show home before the couple bought it.

The couple say that they always switched the light on and off, it wasn't on a sensor or time control so I cant figure out what this unit was doing.

I've got the lights working but was just interested in what this might be.

Cheers guys..

somersetsparks · Apr 26, 2013

just a photocell isnt it?

flyingsausage · Apr 26, 2013

Yes a photocell,or in other words a switch with a neutral at it.

DaveyD · Apr 26, 2013

S300 Photo-Cell Head 70lux

HappyHippyDad · Apr 26, 2013

What, just a bulk standard dusk/dawn sensor?

GLENNSPARK · Apr 26, 2013

replace the whole thing though Hippy....not just the screw on module...as it looks like the IP rating is compromised on the base.....unless theres a gland or summat for it that is....

HappyHippyDad · Apr 26, 2013

DaveyD said:
S300 Photo-Cell Head 70lux

Many thanks :smile5:

HappyHippyDad · Apr 26, 2013

GLENNSPARK said:
replace the whole thing though Hippy....not just the screw on module...as it looks like the IP rating is compromised on the base.....unless theres a gland or summat for it that is....

Yes it has seen better days! They're not interested in having a sensor, just want to use the switch by their front door so I'll just take it down.

telectrix · Apr 27, 2013

should have been wired in flex with a 20mm stuffing gland. basic photocell switch cost about £15.

Mr Mark Sparks · Apr 27, 2013

happyhippydad said:
Yes it has seen better days! They're not interested in having a sensor, just want to use the switch by their front door so I'll just take it down.

You will need to join through the l in and l out for the switch to work