When wiring up a photocell where do the leads get connected?

1. Where does the red wire go on a photocell?
2. Where do I install photocell?
3. How do I wire a photocell outside light?
4. Do LED lights work with photocells?
5. Does a photocell need a neutral?
6. What is the red wire for on a motion detector light?

Where does the red wire go on a photocell?

During daylight, light falling on the photocell causes the streetlights to turn off and during night hours or darkness to turn on. Thus energy is saved by ensuring the lights are only on during hours of darkness. In most photocells, the load line wire is RED, the neutral wire is WHITE and the Supply line is black.

Where do I install photocell?

For most general applications the photocell should be mounted between 6-8 feet of the window area, central to the area illuminated by the electrical lighting that will be controlled. In all cases the photocell must be mounted so that it looks at reflected light only and not at any direct light.

How do I wire a photocell outside light?

Connect one black wire on the photocell to the black wire that comes from the building. Be sure to twist the exposed copper wire so that it forms a tight connection. Connect the second black wire on the photocell to the black wire on your light fixture, making sure that the copper wire is twisted together completely.

Do LED lights work with photocells?

But to reiterate: yes, LED lights will flicker if paired with incompatible photocells. This is because the low current of the photocell will interfere with the LED. But there are also several other reasons your dusk to dawn LED lights may be flickering.

Does a photocell need a neutral?

The Electric Circuit and Line Wiring Connections

A typical photocell requires circuit wiring connection which would include the green ground wire, white neutral wire and the black circuit power wire.

What is the red wire for on a motion detector light?

The black wire connects to the black (hot) wire coming into the box. The red wire is switched via the motion sensor (and light sensor) and connects to the black wire that goes to the light fixture.