K4021 Photocell Wiring Diagram

Mechanical bimetal switch with cadmium sulfide photocell. How to install photocell outdoor light sensor.

Short version how what and where to do with the three wires on that photocell you want to use to automatically turn your lights on at dusk and off at dawn.

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K4021 photocell wiring diagram. The light is now wired for 240 volts and would like to switch it on and off with a photo cell. It arrived but with no instructions e. Wiring a dusk to dawn photocell sensor.

This was the smallest photo cell i could find so thought i would give it a try. The intermatic k4021c fixed position photo control has plate measurements of 45 inches tall by 275 inches wide and the mechanism measurements are 13125 inches long by 08125 inches deep. This handy little circuit can tell the difference between darkness and light making it very useful for switching on and off signs porch lights or other things when it gets dark or light.

Compact size fits into standard outlet box post lamp wall pack and other lighting fixtures. This photocell is used to control outdoor flood lights on the exterior of a. Then take the white wire coming into the box and wire it to the white wire of the light and the white wire of the photo cell.

It worked perfectly fine as you would expect but just be aware that the provided wiring diagram might not look right when you are installing it. How to wire a photocell electrical question 1. Need a wiring diagram.

When the cell arrived. How to install photocell outdoor light sensor. Need a wiring diagram.

The photo controls provide dusk to dawn lighting control along with a delay action which eliminates loads switching off due to car headlights and lightning. No problem i thought 3 wires and it should come with instructions. I bought a photocell sensor on ebay after learning lowes home depot and walmart were either out of stock on them or did not carry them.

We show you where to attach the red wire the black wire and the grounds. I would like control an outside light with a photo cell. Then you take the red wire of the photocell and wire that to the black.

Wiring a photo cell is explained in the video. If you would like to see more about the. The intermatic k4021c fixed position photo control includes a 38 18 threaded side mounting washer gasket locking nut and nine inch leads.

Intermatic k4021c 120 volt fixed position thermal photocontrol. Wiring a 1000 watt outdoor light. The thermal type controls feature a cadmium sulfide photocell and a sonic welded polycarbonate case and lens to seal out moisture.