Lampost

[daverobertson2000]

can someone tell me how to adjust the light sensor on my lampost. I just moved in and my light goes on 2 hours before everyone elses. Thanks

[Ooper]

You really can't adjust it. If it really bothers you by going on too early, you can always replace it. They are less than $10 at ACE. The only other thing you might try is to clean the lens. If it is dirty, that may be the reason that it thinks that it is darker than it is by not getting enough ambient light.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

And many of us have replaced the bulb(s) with LED type. Helps reduce the operating cost. :thumbup:

Don

[Carl in Tampa]

And many of us have replaced the bulb(s) with LED type. Helps reduce the operating cost. :thumbup:

Don
:agree:

For years I fought the concept of alternatives to incandescent bulbs. As I watched my electric bill escalate (in Tampa) over the years, I gave in to my son's suggestion that I replace the large number of fluorescent bulbs in my kitchen/family room with new fixtures using LED bulbs. Being homebound, I keep them on all day. I also put LEDs in virtually all of my table lamps except for a couple that use 3-way bulbs.

I've knocked a couple of hundred dollars off of my electric bill every month.

Of course putting an LED bulb in your front yard lamp probably will make no noticeable difference in your electric bill, but at least you should feel better knowing that the LED bulb is costing next to nothing to run for the extra two hours.

[retiredguy123]

:agree:

For years I fought the concept of alternatives to incandescent bulbs. As I watched my electric bill escalate (in Tampa) over the years, I gave in to my son's suggestion that I replace the large number of fluorescent bulbs in my kitchen/family room with new fixtures using LED bulbs. Being homebound, I keep them on all day. I also put LEDs in virtually all of my table lamps except for a couple that use 3-way bulbs.

I've knocked a couple of hundred dollars off of my electric bill every month.

Of course putting an LED bulb in your front yard lamp probably will make no noticeable difference in your electric bill, but at least you should feel better knowing that the LED bulb is costing next to nothing to run for the extra two hours.
You can get 3-way led bulbs at Home Depot.

[Fred R]

Just replace the sensor. It only takes about 5 minutes

[villagetinker]

Replacing the sensor may not work if your lamp post is shaded. I have noticed some of the neighbors come on earlier and later than ours, and it appears to be dependent on the direction the sensor is pointed and shading. IMHO, take a look at the general direction of your neighbors lamp ost sensors in relation to yours, and double check for any shading.
Hope this helps.

[yabbadu]

Replacing the sensor may not work if your lamp post is shaded. I have noticed some of the neighbors come on earlier and later than ours, and it appears to be dependent on the direction the sensor is pointed and shading. IMHO, take a look at the general direction of your neighbors lamp ost sensors in relation to yours, and double check for any shading.
Hope this helps.

IF you have the tools and are handy, it is possible to put in a new sensor in a different position like your neighbors and then plug the old hole with a hole cap/plug from the hardware .....OR buy a bulb that burns cheaply and will last 20 plus years and forget about it.......:bigbow:

[Carl in Tampa]

You can get 3-way led bulbs at Home Depot.

Thank you.