[Alicat5977]

As does Ace in Spanish Springs

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by dblwyr

I am not looking for an contractor or anyone to do any work. I just wonder if anyone can tell me what sensor is used in the light poles....thanks.

I went to anixter on rolling acres. They sell the fixtures used in TV.

[bigallis1]

Originally Posted by willbush

Lowes has the part as well as ACE - When you go to replace take a picture with your phone or a camera of how the wires are hooked up even if you feel you will remember how they hook up because sometimes you have several black or white wires along with red & green. Easy to replace.

Another suggestion. Remove one set of wires at a time.
Dont forget to turn power off at main circuit breaker in garage.

[mike234]

yes indeed. just go into ace with that bewildered look. they will know you are a villager immediately. say light pole and stop and follow the guy. just take it and leave. find someone who will install it for you. I am bewildered and did it myself

[jchad1]

The photo cell is an 8$item at home depot

[Zebra]

I like the replies to this. Very informative and appreciated.
I think I will add a toggle on/off switch in front of the sensor to better control when or if I want the light to operate.

[Guitarman1951]

Home depot or Lowes has them. Not expensive and very easy to replace. Just make sure you turn off the circuit breaker to your lamp.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Zebra

I like the replies to this. Very informative and appreciated.
I think I will add a toggle on/off switch in front of the sensor to better control when or if I want the light to operate.

Or, use the lazy way. Put a piece of duct tape over the sensor when you want the light to come on. It may take a few minutes.

[Sunflower33]

You can buy them almost anywhere. Lowe’s Home Depot Ace and they are easy to put in yourself

[Warren]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Make sure the power is OFF before you try to remove the sensor, TURN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.

Very good advice. Now try and find the circuit breaker in the box. Can't promise your box is wired like mine, but i finally found it on the same circuit as the irrigation . If the photo cell is bad, which it probably is, and you replace it with a new photo cell bulb, it may not work until you remove the bad photo cell,...........then you may as well put in a new photo cell. Probably cheaper than the bulb with that feature on it.

[spiritduo7@comcast.net]

I just replaced mine last week and I purchased it at Lowe's

[cherylncliff]

Sparr has them. Make sure you get the kind that turns off in light and on in dark. 120 volt. Turn off breaker before replacing.

[Kgcetm]

“Ace is the place”..

[richl]

Remove the sensor and bring it with you to one of the stores - easy task after you shut electric to the pole - while you are there get LED light bulbs for your fixture - they have > 10 year life and will use less electricity in the long run

[bobb1212]

Originally Posted by dblwyr

I am not looking for an contractor or anyone to do any work. I just wonder if anyone can tell me what sensor is used in the light poles....thanks.

Replacing a sensor in an outside light pole is not as easy as it looks. A good moisture/waterproof sensor will cost around $20. The always on power for the light pole sensor is usually controlled from the garage. My suggestion for an easy fix is: As long as the power is constantly on to the pole, go to Home Depot and buy a "Dusk to Dawn" light bulb (about $7.00)with the sensor built right into the bulb. Your pole light will go "On At Dusk" & "Off At Dawn". Problem solved in 2 minutes.