"Ray" wrote in message
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I planning on installing a light at each corner of a metal building in my
backyard. I would like the lights to come on at dusk and turn off at
daylight.

I know that there are light fixtures with photo sensors that will take
care
of this. But I was wondering if it would be better to put them on a timer.

If I recall correctly the photo sensors can be overridden at the switch in
the event one would want to turn them on before it's time.

Will a circuit with a timer in it allow me to overide and turn on the
lights
before it's time ??

If the timer route is an option, what type of timers are recommended ??

Thanks...



I would recommend the motion sensors. Having a light on from dusk to dawn
is having it on about twelve hours a day over the course of a year.
Multiply that by the wattage, and you equal $$$. With motion sensors, the
light only comes on when needed, and if someone comes in, the lights come on
to simulate someone turning on the lights.

I used to have dusk to dawn lighting, but then realized I was just lighting
up the neighborhood and promoting promiscuity among the pussycats. Now,
when the lights come on, I know there's something to go look at.

You don't need to have the lights on all night unless you are afraid of the
dark. In that case, go with the 6,000 watt halogens.

Steve