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Old 02-17-12, 04:38 PM
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lamp post sensors
Need help finding info on what dusk to dawn
light sensor that would work in outside lamp post using cfl bulbs. Thanks
 
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Old 02-17-12, 06:57 PM
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You will need a photocell with a neutral. It will have three wires. Probably red, black, white.

Note photocell is the technical name for a dusk to dawn sensor.
 
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Guess I should have made my question a little clearer. I need a screw in sensor that would work with cfl bulbs.thanks
 
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