Dusk To Dawn Photocell Wiring Guide - Automating Your Outdoor Light
Photocells: The Magic of Automatic Lights Have you ever wondered how those fancy outdoor lights turn on and off automatically? It's all thanks to a little device called a photocell, or light sensor. Photocells are clever little gadgets that can detect changes in light levels and trigger an electrical switch accordingly. So, how do you connect a photocell to a power source and a light bulb to automate your lights? Here's a quick guide: Identify the wires. Photocells typically have three wires: a live wire (often black), a load wire (often red), and a neutral wire (often white). The live wire connects to the power source, the load wire connects to the light bulb, and the neutral wire connects to both the power source and the light bulb. Connect the live wire. Connect the live wire from the power source to the live wire on the photocell. Connect the load wire. Connect the load wire from the photocell to the live wire on the light bulb. Connect the neutral wire. Connect t...