[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by TommyT

Not to hi-jack this thread, but why does the lamps burn every night??? Can the things be switched off ???

Seems like a waste of electricity to me !!!

I think you can buy a screw in light sensor that will turn the light off during daylight hours and allows you to just leave the switch to the outside light in the on position.


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[bluedog103]

After speaking with the guy from the I.F. company I called warranty. The builder's rep had to come out to pick up a list of problems we found since the closing so it was a good time to ask about the post light. The buider's rep agreed with the I.F. guy that it wasn't likely that the I.F. installation had anything to do with the post light. Warranty sent out an electrician today who replaced the sensor on the lamp post. All is well now.
It was an unusual coincidence that the lamp failed shortly after the I.F. wiring was installed but everyone involved was honest and concerned and the problem was resolved without difficulty.
Thanks to everyone who responded.

[getdul981]

Just a short note here. If the cable to the lamp had been cut, there would be a breaker tripped that you cannot reset.

[handieman]

Originally Posted by getdul981

Just a short note here. If the cable to the lamp had been cut, there would be a breaker tripped that you cannot reset.

Why can't one reset the breaker that feeds the lampost? I do it all the time. BTW, get a new light sensor at Ace Hardware, they are 3-4 dollars cheaper that the home improvement stores

[handieman]

Speaking of circuit breakers

If you have a circuit breaker trip, it will not look obvious at first sight. Once you have determined which one you think is tripped, push it to the left (off) ALL THE WAY then reset it by pushing it to the right (on). Simply pushing a tripped breaker to the right will not reset it
Handie

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by handieman

Why can't one reset the breaker that feeds the lampost? I do it all the time. BTW, get a new light sensor at Ace Hardware, they are 3-4 dollars cheaper that the home improvement stores

Hey Handie, good hearing from you. I wasn't sure if you were still around.
As it turned out the lampost problem was caused by a defective sensor. After my conversation with the invisible fence company I called the warranty dept. The builders rep had to come out and pick up a list of warranty issues anyway. He said he didn't think the I.F. had anything to do with the light and sent out an electrician.
If it had not been a new I.F. and a new house I would have taken care of it myself.
The de-humidistat you installed for me in March works great. Saved me a bunch of money over the summer. Thanks.
Bluedog

[PaPaLarry]

More then likely, its the sensor!! Just replace. Very cheap and easy

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by TommyT

Not to hi-jack this thread, but why does the lamps burn every night??? Can the things be switched off ???

Seems like a waste of electricity to me !!!

They are all made to come on when it's dark. I think for all of our security.

I suppose you could remove the light bulb or unscrew it.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry;4***35

More then likely, its the sensor!! Just replace. Very cheap and easy

This is an old thread but you're right, it was the sensor. Warranty changed it and it worked fine for a couple of months. They came out and replaced it again and so far all is fine.
A defective sensor is easy to troubleshoot and easy to change. Even easier when you have a great warranty department like TV.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

I think you can buy a screw in light sensor that will turn the light off during daylight hours and allows you to just leave the switch to the outside light in the on position.


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Our lamp post light broke while were up north. The light was always on. So I did a search on TOTV and found my solution here. The fix cost $10.00 and took less than a minute. Thanks for the great information

[PaPaLarry]

Just replaced lamp light on post yesterday. (6 yrs old, and pretty skimpy) Bought new light at Home Depot for 34.00. Turned off electric and replaced. Took 10 minutes. Sensor was replaced last year. Circumfrence of poles are all standard, so all fixtures are the same. Any handy person can do!!!!