How to install a day night switch for a flood light.

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ecologicaltime

ecologicaltime

5 жыл бұрын

How to install an automatic day night timer switch for a flood light.
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@xolanibanda5400
@xolanibanda5400 2 жыл бұрын
I have have done all the electrical connections in my house myself, thanks mostly to your videos. Now I'm going to install a day/night switch, thanks to this video.
@clivebredenkamp
@clivebredenkamp 4 жыл бұрын
This saved me such a headache! Thank you. I am not an electrician. Did pretty well with circuitry in school. But understanding household wiring has always been challenging for me and the instructions with this day/night switch were pretty useless. After day one of trying to figure it out myself, I watched this and had it done chop-chop on day 2 ;)
@Fandom-Faschion
@Fandom-Faschion 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, boet, ek double check altyd voor ek met krag speel. Goeie video, mooi verduidelik en tot die punt. Baie dankie!
@user-ss5yt4bh6t
@user-ss5yt4bh6t 2 ай бұрын
I love every practical display, you guys are amazing ❤😮
@chamunorwachibanguza7902
@chamunorwachibanguza7902 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for video
@kennymasooa4488
@kennymasooa4488 Жыл бұрын
My uncle asked me to install it for him. Am gonna use same method👌👌👌
@pauldebruyn4389
@pauldebruyn4389 2 ай бұрын
The whole idea of watching the video was to see the position of the lux switch after you have adjusted it.
@nicolangovender7749
@nicolangovender7749 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Helped me figure out how the load worked. The diagram didn't help me much 👍🏽
@ntokozomdlalose5168
@ntokozomdlalose5168 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help... Now with this loadshading how can one add an inverter to my db for battery back up? So my lights and least my TV stay on right through loadshading
@walyubajames115
@walyubajames115 3 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent explanation Thank you engineer for ur time
@etpetnel
@etpetnel Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very informative and clear instructions.
@garyday6512
@garyday6512 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, clear instructions 👌
@denzilpennels77
@denzilpennels77 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a practical concise explanation and installation. As a rookie DIY your video is very helpful. BTW love the pigeons sound in the background.
@nyikocarpenterptyltd
@nyikocarpenterptyltd 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions, thank you so much buddy
@EYSSEN2001
@EYSSEN2001 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation!
@glennbradshaw3565
@glennbradshaw3565 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thanks excellent instructions.
@naileldarov1451
@naileldarov1451 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for explaining 😊
@h.h7408
@h.h7408 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! You have been very helpful.
@BrownieloveMike
@BrownieloveMike 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That helped a lot.
@Admimistrator
@Admimistrator 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thank you.
@tonybien6302
@tonybien6302 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great help!
@vaughnganas3902
@vaughnganas3902 3 жыл бұрын
excellent video.thank u
@Deanne596
@Deanne596 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@titan5493
@titan5493 3 жыл бұрын
thank you very helpful
@SIHRA2
@SIHRA2 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you amazing work.
@JordanKatie-tz2fy
@JordanKatie-tz2fy 4 күн бұрын
you are good sir
@drejam11
@drejam11 2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained video thanks
@michaelbrennan212
@michaelbrennan212 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good explanation
@emmanuelaban7990
@emmanuelaban7990 4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much ,,, l do really appreciate ...
@hayleyscomet1
@hayleyscomet1 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks Bud
@southafricancoveiro7001
@southafricancoveiro7001 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@tshepangsekgobela5896
@tshepangsekgobela5896 2 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful🙏🙏🙏
@Repko01
@Repko01 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😀
@caplemillings8537
@caplemillings8537 Жыл бұрын
Good thank you for reaching me
@janco333
@janco333 3 жыл бұрын
Lekker man, lekker
@sandilemqolo9873
@sandilemqolo9873 2 жыл бұрын
I like way you call insulation (jacket) thanks now I know you need two lives other must be able to energized daylight other one must be able to energized spot light then nautratl must be connect together as youR return
@River_sound_music
@River_sound_music 3 жыл бұрын
so interesting make everything simple
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@chrisstephen4563
@chrisstephen4563 Жыл бұрын
That bottom sprag doesn’t fit into the gland seal so rain water will get in
@chrisonmangidhi1227
@chrisonmangidhi1227 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent 💪💪💪
@geofreykomu1100
@geofreykomu1100 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@Lil0Kevin14
@Lil0Kevin14 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Out of curiosity. Can you run the live wire on the load out side of the sensor. What i want to do is run a normal on and off switch as well as the sensor together. I'm worried about Live running backwards in the circuit and damaging the sensor as current isn't meant to run into the load out port.
@fabiolinares1895
@fabiolinares1895 2 жыл бұрын
Great size
@chuma-banzimboxela-sithuph5898
@chuma-banzimboxela-sithuph5898 3 жыл бұрын
Saved me a couple of Rands, thank you.
@benogorman8061
@benogorman8061 2 жыл бұрын
Why use a conduit box and not a junction box
@richardduplessisrick1703
@richardduplessisrick1703 3 жыл бұрын
That 3 way is gona take water then short out and trip.The thinner sprague should go over the 3 way inlet
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't it be Ip44 rated at least
@abrahammizjaba1671
@abrahammizjaba1671 Жыл бұрын
Where do you locate the day/night sensor switch?
@ayaa6550
@ayaa6550 3 жыл бұрын
Assemble an adjustable night sensor for the lamp Where to buy such a sensor in Ivy or online I did not find a sensor Thanks
@yashsookoo6589
@yashsookoo6589 3 жыл бұрын
You just earned a new subscriber! Quick question: can I connect multiple 10w/20w floodlights to one day/night sensor like this?
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
yes
@yashsookoo6589
@yashsookoo6589 3 жыл бұрын
@@ecologicaltime thank you for the information. Going to try this at home
@stevepedar3629
@stevepedar3629 Жыл бұрын
Hi There, thanks for your good instructions, I just need to know if there is any way to adjust the sensitivity of the photocell my photocell is about your the same type of what you showed on your video, but it activates when it is cloudy and stays on for all day and night, and I need to make it so it can only activate or turn the light on when it is absolutely dark, thanks in advance.
@Fandom-Faschion
@Fandom-Faschion 6 ай бұрын
Hi, Steve. A little late but there should be a little switch you can turn with a flat screw driver inside your sensor to set the sensitivity.
@eustomakore1204
@eustomakore1204 Жыл бұрын
If you don't have some silicon, you can use cable ties on your spauge
@LekaLEL
@LekaLEL 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm based in Gauteng. Where can I get this day and night switch. This is awesome and exactly what I've been looking for
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
Any electrical supply store like Voltex, Jupitor, or maybe Builders warehouse
@LekaLEL
@LekaLEL 3 жыл бұрын
@@ecologicaltime thanks I got 3 10w floodlights I want to hook up. Think if I use a junction box it would work? Thus only 1 set of cables run to the light sensor. What you think my man.
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
yes it can work.
@henkkolver4726
@henkkolver4726 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I am struggling with the wiring of my day night switch. Can I email you? Thanks.
@abisainghitila9616
@abisainghitila9616 Жыл бұрын
Just differentiate between live wire and( live returner)that also help
@timexironman100m
@timexironman100m Жыл бұрын
At least you improved the cowboy installation the previous installer did the cctv wire instal looks like a child did it.
@johannespotgieter3781
@johannespotgieter3781 2 жыл бұрын
Skitterend. Thanks
@siyabongamageba1006
@siyabongamageba1006 2 жыл бұрын
My day night switch is not turning the lights off in the morning...what can I do
@noelsichimata1783
@noelsichimata1783 3 жыл бұрын
How do install for example up to 10 bulbs using an AC contactor in the circuit?
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
use a relay and you can do that.
@dashcamdude6690
@dashcamdude6690 3 жыл бұрын
So you run one neutral wire to the sensor And connect all three neutral ends at the bottom into at the junction box
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
yes
@magulukoramadhani1366
@magulukoramadhani1366 4 жыл бұрын
How to adjust sensitivity if was dark and the light does not turned onn ??
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
there is a small calibration pot inside.
@soy-yingson2293
@soy-yingson2293 4 жыл бұрын
Hi....quick question if the sensor is not working for some reason ...will the lights not come on at all? And how will I detect if that is the problem?
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
if the light sensor does not activate it will not send a turn on signal to the relay to allow the light to switch on. Cover the unit with a dark cloth / towel, the light should come on after a few minutes.
@soy-yingson2293
@soy-yingson2293 4 жыл бұрын
@@ecologicaltime thank you for your response! Iam new to the DIY world but find some things just not as straight forward! Iam going to take your advise and move forward from there!! Let's see or I will be back to pick at you if that's ok?
@angusclarke8592
@angusclarke8592 2 жыл бұрын
Something is confusing me. You indicate 2 Live wires into the sensor, yet the diagram on the sensor indicates Looping the Load & the Neutral. To my mind, you then only need a Live Line and a neutral into the sensor. Why the confusion of the additional live line into the sensor? In Effect, the sensor breaks the power-in line to the light. The lack of light then causes the sensor to close switching the light on. Does feeding 2 live lines in, not actually cause a possible shorting action? How can I post my circuit diagram, for your advice? Please advise. Angus.
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 2 жыл бұрын
one live goes into sensor, then the "Load" wire is the live going to the light.
@venomlyghost1008
@venomlyghost1008 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, does your led flood light need to be earthed?
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
its always best practice to earth any exposed metal work, so if you have an available earth wire and there is an earth screw on the light, then please earth it. Some lights have no earth point though.
@sandilemqolo9873
@sandilemqolo9873 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I full agree with you earth must be aluys for next coming guy will be work on that same Led flood light
@andilenkwanyana17
@andilenkwanyana17 2 жыл бұрын
that strange why was the supply wire going to the light to begin with?
@lethukuthulantshangase93
@lethukuthulantshangase93 5 жыл бұрын
A photocell for 250w fitting its how many amp
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 5 жыл бұрын
250/line voltage = Amps for resistive loads In SA, 250W/230V= 1.08A so max 1Amp
@yusufjasat8209
@yusufjasat8209 3 жыл бұрын
I have all my lights run on one line. How can I connect this photocell without having exposed wires because my light switch to turn on all lights is in the house
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
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@MM-kz9pd
@MM-kz9pd 3 жыл бұрын
If snow falls, this setup wouldn’t work.. needs to be done somewhere under the roof
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
thanks, i think it would still work as its sensitive so light will still penetrate the snow on top and the sides could not have snow which could not stick to the sides owing to gravity.
@thirsttweeter3776
@thirsttweeter3776 4 жыл бұрын
What type of cable / wire would you recommend for lights? Is the flag twin and earth from builders warehouse okay? It's around R290 for 20m.
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
1.5mm is the norm for regular lights
@thirsttweeter3776
@thirsttweeter3776 4 жыл бұрын
As per usual, THANK YOU. 🙏🏻
@carlrobson5745
@carlrobson5745 3 жыл бұрын
Rough workmanship that install.
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
yes. principles same though
@trb024
@trb024 4 жыл бұрын
No black tape is used !!!
@lethukuthulantshangase93
@lethukuthulantshangase93 5 жыл бұрын
How many MOA photocell for 250 words
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 5 жыл бұрын
MOA?
@dakamatak8242
@dakamatak8242 3 жыл бұрын
I did this exact writing before watching this video and it was tripping. Watched the video to confirm if I'm right or wrong then I thought let me retry all connections Did that and bam it worked I still dont know exactly why it was tripping all the time maybe I had a neutral connected where it shouldnt.🤔
@franciskingu5398
@franciskingu5398 3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter how I install the LED lights down go on
@franciskingu5398
@franciskingu5398 3 жыл бұрын
Please help... Exact same sensor. Ive attached both red wires on each side. Live and load.... am have an extra black wire... The other iv attached the Center nutral port.
@David2122006
@David2122006 4 жыл бұрын
All that poorly fitted trunking, would let water in, it is best to use the correct outdoor fittings for this kind of work and not the ones shown here.
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
doesn't leak, many rains.
@THEPAINOFITALL
@THEPAINOFITALL 4 жыл бұрын
Talk colours please
@longjoinphotocell5487
@longjoinphotocell5487 4 жыл бұрын
wecome to use our photocontrol (shanghai longjoin) any problem, pls feel free to contact us wally@longjoin.com)
@Bigfoot0510
@Bigfoot0510 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that is the roughest work I've ever seen. Twisting wires together and no tape or sheathing over it?? Someone is Gunna get hurt eventually!
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 4 жыл бұрын
i have seen worse
@lethukuthulantshangase93
@lethukuthulantshangase93 5 жыл бұрын
Don't be quectly
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 5 жыл бұрын
?
@albertdevadoss6027
@albertdevadoss6027 3 жыл бұрын
Waste video.. demo the product by sunset and sunraise...
@ecologicaltime
@ecologicaltime 3 жыл бұрын
the title says "how to install..."
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