Dusk to Dawn light fixture help

[Jsf721]

I am looking for a :
1. Outdoor
2. Dusk to Dawn
3. LED-with replaceable bulb
4. Sconce style
5. White (preferably, but I would paint)

It is to replace a 13W compact flourcent fixture that has stopped working. Fixture has power, new bulb did not work.

I purchased a replacement unit off amazon but when it arrived the bulb is part of the board and cannot be replaced. Its been my experience that these CF bulbs last 1-2 years. I'd like to not have to dispose of the whole unit every one to two years.

Any suggestions.

 

[Shiftless]

I am looking for a :
1. Outdoor
2. Dusk to Dawn
3. LED-with replaceable bulb
4. Sconce style
5. White (preferably, but I would paint)

It is to replace a 13W compact flourcent fixture that has stopped working. Fixture has power, new bulb did not work.

I purchased a replacement unit off amazon but when it arrived the bulb is part of the board and cannot be replaced. Its been my experience that these CF bulbs last 1-2 years. I'd like to not have to dispose of the whole unit every one to two years.

Any suggestions.

Everybody I know with those sensor fixtures seems to have trouble. Here’s what I did for the 2 sconces above the garage door.
I just wired in regular outdoor light fixtures in the color and style I liked. Then I put a timer in place of the wall switch. Just set it for the on and off times you prefer. Sure I have to change the settings a few times a year to adjust for seasons but other than that, the set up has been working great for lots of years.

If you want to get fancy, you can get a programmable astronomical control that automatically adjusts the on and off times for local sunset and sunrise based on your latitude and what day it is.
With an LED bulb, you should be good for at least 10 years and it’s easily replaced when needed.

 

[Chucktin]

If you must stay with a CFL light, I would not, look for a timer or remote electric eye/sensor that is rated for them. (Theres something about the proper starting voltage I think).
Me I'd pick out an appropriate scounce fixture or two and wire in a remote electric eye pointed to the southeast. Being remote it's not in the fixture and that has advantages. And I use LED bulbs exclusively.

 

[Bert_]

If you must stay with a CFL light, I would not, look for a timer or remote electric eye/sensor that is rated for them. (Theres something about the proper starting voltage I think).
Me I'd pick out an appropriate scounce fixture or two and wire in a remote electric eye pointed to the southeast. Being remote it's not in the fixture and that has advantages. And I use LED bulbs exclusively.

Photo sensors tend to last longer and do a better job when pointed NORTH. At least in the northern hemisphere

 

[Marctrees]

Having a remotely mounted non integral photocell or timer will give you wayyy more fixtures to choose from.

These have been in use for many years, typically very trouble free.

Marc

https://www.google.com/search?biw=1...iz-img.......0j0i30j0i5i30j0i8i30.WBZB1g-dl5k

 

[Marctrees]

If you have a existing location for these lights, meaning a finished house that would make installing a remote sensor difficult..

Then consider the little "Post mount" photocells..

They are small enough to fit in many fixture canopys.

They do not have an adjustable shade, but something can be improvised.

Just make sure it is positioned to not be affected by the light itself.

Marc

Possible example - https://www.greenelectricalsupply.c...olt-dusk-to-dawn-photocell-light-sensors.aspx

 

[BillK]

Not sure what you are considering a "sconce" type light but how about just buying one that uses whatever bulb you want to use and screw in a LED bulb ?

 

[Marctrees]

Not sure what you are considering a "sconce" type light but how about just buying one that uses whatever bulb you want to use and screw in a LED bulb ?

Marc

 

[Zeke]

This is what Marc is talking about.

I've had one going for 20 years.

 

[nahansmsu]

Following to see options as I'll need this also!

 

[gilbo]

Everybody I know with those sensor fixtures seems to have trouble. Here’s what I did for the 2 sconces above the garage door.
I just wired in regular outdoor light fixtures in the color and style I liked. Then I put a timer in place of the wall switch. Just set it for the on and off times you prefer. Sure I have to change the settings a few times a year to adjust for seasons but other than that, the set up has been working great for lots of years.

If you want to get fancy, you can get a programmable astronomical control that automatically adjusts the on and off times for local sunset and sunrise based on your latitude and what day it is.
With an LED bulb, you should be good for at least 10 years and it’s easily replaced when needed.

I got fancy today, and installed a couple of the HONEYWELL PROGRAMMABLE switch, to a new outdoor fixture, I bought for the backyard.

Super easy to install.