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Default auto night sensor light fitting


"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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Mikeyboy wrote:
Bought one of these from Wilkos yesterday. Idea was, fit it in my hall
light, and it will come on as it goes dark. Good for security and
convenience of the first person home.
I tried it out this morning, and it came on immediately, ven though
its pretty bright daylight, though admittedly it is overcast, I
wouldn't describe it as dark in any sense.
The location is basically next to the front door, which has masses of
glass in it.


Does this suggest that it is only going to turn off in reallt bright
sunshine? That is my "take" on the situation.
Can anyone who know, please advise?


They're normally adjustable. Look for a plastic recessed screw, etc.
Possibly with a scale round it.

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*A day without sunshine is like... night.*

Dave Plowman London SW
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The last one I had the adjustment was no longer present. I did a PM
on a dead Osram non adjustable one & it is quite complex involving
a PIC (PIC16C505) microprocessor. Based on my observations
these seem to learn the lighting pattern and adapt to it. Providing it
is left permanently on, it seems to adapt to the local lighting pattern
in a day or two. Just don't switch it off....

Chris K