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Old 12-03-2008, 06:58 PM   #1
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Bad Photocells

It seems like 7 out of 10 photo's are going bad within 1st year. Anyone else having same problems?? Load is usually under 10 amps for the most part. Any suggestions for a brand of beefier ones?

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Old 12-03-2008, 10:17 PM   #2
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Re: Bad Photocells

I have been replacing them A LOT lately. not sure but they all seem to be the same brand. I have been using these by intermatic in most cases and have had no problems:



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Old 12-04-2008, 06:28 AM   #3
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actually, thats the one I replaced 2 days ago. She said it was under 1 year old?
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Old 12-04-2008, 07:01 AM   #4
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Re: Bad Photocells

Check the rating, not sure on the one you used but many are rated for only 600 watts. If I need to control a larger load I will use the eye to operate a contactor.
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Old 12-04-2008, 10:07 AM   #5
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Huh....Ive got nothin then man....lol
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