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Old 01-05-2016, 11:22 AM
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The light in my lamp post (patio villa) stays on during the day. How do I fix this?
 
Old 01-05-2016, 11:28 AM
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There is a sensor on the pole which
looks like a small clear circle. That has to
be replaced. Easy fix. Stop at Ace.
 
Old 01-05-2016, 11:47 AM
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Thanks Ray! (I may be back here later asking HOW to replace it - hehe)
 
Old 01-05-2016, 11:49 AM
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Thanks Ray! (I may be back here later asking HOW to replace it - hehe)
Try you tube for instructions. Be sure to turn the power to the light off.
 
Old 01-05-2016, 12:02 PM
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Home Depot, Lowes will have the lampost and you can also buy a sensor.

Just had mine replaced by a friend and it should work for the next 15 - 20 years!

I agree with going to youtube for the video. There will be a breaker that conntrols power to your lampost.
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Old 01-05-2016, 12:34 PM
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put in a small wattage LED lamp-you won't care if it stays on
 
Old 01-05-2016, 01:25 PM
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Or you are simply covering up the sensor on the pole.
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Old 01-05-2016, 04:49 PM
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Yeah, we have a vine that continues to climb over the sensor which confuses it.
 
Old 01-05-2016, 06:07 PM
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could it be just a very dirty sensor lense opening.
 
Old 01-06-2016, 07:55 AM
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My sensor is weird. Comes on after everybody else. Stays on longer than anybody else. I've cleaned it, turned the pole, everything I know to do. Guess it is time to replace it.
 
Old 01-06-2016, 08:04 AM
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Amazon has them for about six bucks!��
 

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