On 16/10/2007 16:16, Franko wrote:

Hi all,
I installed a remote controlled automatic sliding gate last year which has a
240v output feed for a courtesy light which is latched on for approx 15
minutes after operation of the gate, either closing or opening.
I have bought myself a couple of bulkhead lights to connect up to this but
the missus wants them wired up so that they only operate during the hours of
darkness.

take the courtesy light output of the gate controller and feed it to a
dusk sensor, e.g.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ERPEC1000.html
then run the light(s) from that