[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

hubby flipped the breaker to turn off the electricity before he even began working on it. He may not be handy but he knows that much.

same logic as a red light will stop a car.

[Rustyboy]

We kept having issues with the sensor going bad after a few months last year. After replacing it twice we decided to replace our light fixture with a nicer looking one with a built-in dusk to dawn senor. No problems since. Easy to do, I just disconnected the light sensor and left it in place. Wired Black to black, red to red and ground to ground, it took about 20 minutes to do. We purchased it off Amazon.

[bowlingal]

Any handyman can do the job, and much less expensive than an electrician

[Smiley Services]

Originally Posted by Loriperrette

Does anyone know of someone reliable who could install a new sensor on our outdoor lamp post?

I have the part and can do it today
ken 843 - 814-3391

[richrjones]

Originally Posted by Loriperrette

Does anyone know of someone reliable who could install a new sensor on our outdoor lamp post?

Jeff keeps sensors on hand. Give him a call at 352-702-6376

[Villages Kahuna]

Almost any handyman. Pick one up at Lowes or Home Depot. They’ll have one.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Loriperrette

Does anyone know of someone reliable who could install a new sensor on our outdoor lamp post?

I went to WalMart and bought a socket with a sensor on it for $5. Put that between the light bulb and the old socket, and it has worked perfectly for 7 years now. Same product also works on outside garage lights too.

[Chuckndianne]

Keith Carter, Those Guys, 606-465-0702.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

I went to WalMart and bought a socket with a sensor on it for $5. Put that between the light bulb and the old socket, and it has worked perfectly for 7 years now. Same product also works on outside garage lights too.

You can buy a bulb that has the sensor built into it. They call it a "dawn to dusk" light bulb. The socket can add space that you may not want.

[Joeint]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I guess you didn’t watch the utube video.

I am a master electrician for 35 years, and I've seen plenty of homeowners/handymen incorrectly make connections with wire nuts or not even use wire nuts and make the connections using masking tape. It works until the fire starts. If you don't know what you're doing stick to plumbing at least your house won't burn down...

[Gatorgreen]

Wait a minute, Is my outside street light fixture on my elect. bill?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Gatorgreen

Wait a minute, Is my outside street light fixture on my elect. bill?

Yes, if you are referring to the one on your front lawn on your property.

[rogerk]

Caution: Many of the light sensors we can buy at Lowes, Home Depot, etc are poor quality. They do not last long. Qualified Electricians have access to better quality that will last for years. Two such companies are LenHart and Pikes Electric.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rogerk

Caution: Many of the light sensors we can buy at Lowes, Home Depot, etc are poor quality. They do not last long. Qualified Electricians have access to better quality that will last for years. Two such companies are LenHart and Pikes Electric.

I don't know what type of sensor electricians use, but the $13 Amertec sensor, sold at ACE Hardware, will also last for many years.

[Bluenose2]

If you go to Home Depot they can identify the sensor by where you live or take a picture of it. I replaced the sensor myself in 10 minutes. Very simple. Likely save you $100. Bucks