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Old 08-31-2020, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JudyLife View Post
We have a CYV in Hadley & our front lamppost light activated switch seems to have lasted only 6 months. ACE Hardware mentioned it could be todo with lightning & surges. We don’t want to have to keep replacing the switch every time we visit. Any suggestions? Thank you.
I don't agree with the ACE Hardware opinion. Mine is 5 years old and still working fine. If you really think it will only last 6 months, I would remove the switch and install a timer inside the garage.