Looking for good photocell to control light on a flagpole

[Dick in Wisconsin]

The ancient outdoor photocell for the light on our flagpole doesn't work anymore. Looking for an outdoor photocell that I can wire into the outdoor outlet that the light on the flag pole plugs into. Very simple requirement: ON at or about sunset and OFF at or about sunrise. Maybe on during rain or snow or very cloudy day.

I found this using a Google search:

https://www.amazon.com/Woods-59410WD-Outdoor-Hardwired-Photocell/dp/B003YX7MWY?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anyone familiar with it? I'm concerned about the low price. This will be outside subject to Wisconsin winters. I was expecting $20 to $30, maybe as high as $40 for a good one.

Open to suggestions! Thanks!

 

[LXCam]

I’ve never used nor heard of them. But I have used Intermatic for a few decades without issue.

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[BillK]

What does the photocell on the flag pole look like ? Why not just replace it ? I replaced the one on the 45 year old post lamp in front of my garage last year. Home depot had the same exact thing in stock.

 

[sparky 1971]

Wood photocells are junk. Tork and Intermatic are good, I've been using the 120-277 Intermatic of all styles for a couple of years and have had no issues.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Tork and Intermatic are good, I've been using the 120-277 Intermatic of all styles for a couple of years and have had no issues.

Seconded. Both brands are good, I've used them on numerous commercial and industrial jobs.