I like that all your lights are on the flat of the metal and centered in between each door, no goofy spacing.. Almost like you planned it that way.. Looks great.
This is why I love smarthomes. A simple smartswitch in the toggle box and a outdoor multi sensor (needs lux) or dusk trigger and you have total control.
Nice looking lights! I'm glad you wore your safety glasses while using that Dremel. You'd be surprised at how many people either forget, or get all macho and don't bother to wear them, only to regret it later. Looks great!
I enjoy all of your vlogs, I've been following you from the beginning . You have to be chomping at the bit waiting to get going back inside. God be with you.
Very nice fixtures, good thing about the unuse photo cells is that you’ll have spares in case that one fails. Give the exterior lighting a carriage house look
Thanks for the video the cold rain & sleet reminded me as to why I didn't move back to Iowa after I retired from the Air Force. Although I still return annually to visit my Mom in Marion, Ia. ;-)
Hi Paul: Wondered about powering 5 lights through 1 photocell, but LEDs are drawing probably 30 watts total so G2G. good to go. Sn-ain in Mad, Sunny 65 in London ON.
a very good idea Paul, I wouldn't have thought about doing that; I totally see why you've done the linking though. Those two "final" little nuts were a bit fiddly! but you managed it :) Nice job and NICE lights too. Well done
It's a cool solution, wiring them all to one photocell. My only concern is that somebody in the future might put higher output bulbs in then and overload the relay
This was my first question also. If you were to buy one off the shelf, looks like it would be adequate. Who knows about the one in this fixture, perhaps it says on it. Take this 1800w photocell for example: www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-1800-Watt-Light-Control-with-Photocell-59414SPWD/304385620
I had the same concern. The electronics on these types of lights often isn't very robust. You might find them failing if carrying a high load. I guess using LEDs is a saving grace though, as they don't use such power.
I couldn't see how you were sealing those lights so wind-driven rain won't get behind there an into your walls. Was there a gasket of some sort in the light itself?
Nice bug catchers... didn't see any glass for the bottoms. I know, those bulbs don't draw bugs like a bright white light does, but they still draw bugs. I'd find a way to put glass in the bottoms.
Nice lights that suit the house very well, your wife chose well! But with the wide availability of good and inexpensive programmable timer switches that can be set to follow sunset and sunrise times and incorporate the changes between daylight and standard times, photocells are becoming more and more redundant. Plus with a switch it is much easier to turn on the lights manually during darker overcast days or during storms outside of the programmed times. And that doesn't even address the option and capabilities of a smart home device and associated smart switches/bulbs! I'm wondering how long it will be before you give up on the photocells and install such a timer or adopt a smart home approach to all your lighting, inside and out.
Have you ever done a setup where you could override the photosensor? I.e. normally operated off photo sensor when power is provided, but also being able to override that photo sensor if you want them on even if it's daylight. I know I could safely do it with a couple relays wired to bypass the photo sensor if one switch was on and use the photo sensor if that switch is off, and still have master power from the power switch, but I don't know if there's a double switch out there that already supports such a feature, or if I'd have to put it together myself. Thanks for all the great videos!
Logically, it's genius. Practically - I would consider this wiring doubtful, perhaps even a fire hazard. The photocell in each light is a 'switch'. Carefully selected to be the cheapest the manufacturer can use to 'switch' ONE SINGLE LIGHT. What you have done is wire in five lights on that single electronic switch, probably overloading its rated capacity. At best, it will suffer a premature death, causing all your lights to stop working. At worst, it could start a fire.
@@MrPostFrame That seems good. I am not a licensed electrician, but I know something about electronics and electricity. I spoke up out of concern for the DIY'er who might blindly put a string of high power (fluorescent?) lamps together after watching your video.
Question for you! I have a similar set up just not all linked to one cell. However when it gets 32 or below one of the three lights will turn off. Once temp is back above freezing boom back on. Any ideas as to why?
What keeps the screws that you trimmed from turning when putting on the finish nut or loosening over time? It seems they should have put a lock nut on the back side of the mount
Could you swap the active photo cell fixture with one that has a non active cell so the one will not see the other lights? I believe that it see the lights come on and is fooled that it’s light and begins the cycling of ON and OFF. Let us know. 💡
I like having lights on all night out here in the country so I haven’t really considered it. Most likely will go with a smart switch with a timer for more control at some point.
That's why I don't like photocell lights. Had bad experience with them over the years. I prefer a smart wifi switch that I can program to turn on/off whenever I want, including dusk/dawn.
I only like 2700k for outdoor lights like this, can't stand those greenish blue lights neighbors install with the glare. What is even worse is when all of their outdoor lights are different color temperatures! Now you need a plastic guard on your switch to keep the kids and wife from turning it off.
Very nice looking light... but Peel off the 60 Watt warning sticker or cover with some black electrical tape (its ruining the look. Thanks for sharing. :)
you can't do what you are doing with incandescent bulbs. lets say you had 5 100 watt bulbs. that would put a 500 watt load on the light sensor. if the sensor is not rated for 500 watt's. it will burn out. you always have to match the load with the sensor you are using.
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I like that all your lights are on the flat of the metal and centered in between each door, no goofy spacing.. Almost like you planned it that way.. Looks great.
The exterior lights on the garage are very nice 👌, 😊👍💕💕💕
A true professional puts ALL the exterior lights on one 1 photocell. I like your style.
I love it 2:00, You don't think the power is off ... you know the power is off. Smart guy ..
Love your work Paul! Everything’s done with precision craftsmanship
Beautiful lighting. Very clever way of solving the "master" photocell problem.
This is why I love smarthomes. A simple smartswitch in the toggle box and a outdoor multi sensor (needs lux) or dusk trigger and you have total control.
Nice looking lights! I'm glad you wore your safety glasses while using that Dremel. You'd be surprised at how many people either forget, or get all macho and don't bother to wear them, only to regret it later. Looks great!
One photocell to rule them all.
Good idea all at once
I enjoy all of your vlogs, I've been following you from the beginning . You have to be chomping at the bit waiting to get going back inside. God be with you.
Its nice to see the bones being done but the trim is where the house comes alive and truly becomes a home!!!
Those are called Edison bulbs, good choice !!
I used an Astronomic timer to control my exterior lights. I used the same bulbs in my lights. They put out quite a bit of light.
Many wire strippers have 6-32 and 8-32 screw cutters on them, perfect for trimming down the mounting screws.
Mine are a little to worn out and don’t cut that great. I need to buy new ones.
Very nice fixtures, good thing about the unuse photo cells is that you’ll have spares in case that one fails. Give the exterior lighting a carriage house look
nice looking lights
Let there be Light!
Love Dusk till Dawn lights. Good for you!
Thanks for the video the cold rain & sleet reminded me as to why I didn't move back to Iowa after I retired from the Air Force. Although I still return annually to visit my Mom in Marion, Ia. ;-)
Looks great! Well done!
Thank you very much!
So nice light system...
Thanks!
Hi Paul: Wondered about powering 5 lights through 1 photocell, but LEDs are drawing probably 30 watts total so G2G. good to go. Sn-ain in Mad, Sunny 65 in London ON.
Looks good. Cant wait for an update on the inside.
Nice choice‼️ House looks Beautiful ‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
Enjoyed the show
Looking good!
Thanks!
Great job 👏
a very good idea Paul, I wouldn't have thought about doing that; I totally see why you've done the linking though.
Those two "final" little nuts were a bit fiddly! but you managed it :)
Nice job and NICE lights too.
Well done
Awesome job
Very informative, thank you
It's a cool solution, wiring them all to one photocell. My only concern is that somebody in the future might put higher output bulbs in then and overload the relay
I am curious myself what the wattage rating is on the photocell
This was my first question also. If you were to buy one off the shelf, looks like it would be adequate. Who knows about the one in this fixture, perhaps it says on it. Take this 1800w photocell for example: www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-1800-Watt-Light-Control-with-Photocell-59414SPWD/304385620
250 watts for incandescent and halogen and 60 va for leds
I had the same concern. The electronics on these types of lights often isn't very robust. You might find them failing if carrying a high load.
I guess using LEDs is a saving grace though, as they don't use such power.
chase weeks...really this isn't a concern. The bulb output could be doubled or even tripled and would not get close to the 250 watts photocell rating.
Very nice....
Almost to 100k subs!!
I couldn't see how you were sealing those lights so wind-driven rain won't get behind there an into your walls. Was there a gasket of some sort in the light itself?
Nothing wrong with having a little OCD. It's the minimal requirement for doing anything great.
Another possible option is to install a smart switch and put it on a timer or schedule.
Nice bug catchers... didn't see any glass for the bottoms. I know, those bulbs don't draw bugs like a bright white light does, but they still draw bugs. I'd find a way to put glass in the bottoms.
nice job.i have a three bay garage and the lights all come on at a different time .im going to re wire mine .thanks
Nice lights that suit the house very well, your wife chose well! But with the wide availability of good and inexpensive programmable timer switches that can be set to follow sunset and sunrise times and incorporate the changes between daylight and standard times, photocells are becoming more and more redundant. Plus with a switch it is much easier to turn on the lights manually during darker overcast days or during storms outside of the programmed times. And that doesn't even address the option and capabilities of a smart home device and associated smart switches/bulbs! I'm wondering how long it will be before you give up on the photocells and install such a timer or adopt a smart home approach to all your lighting, inside and out.
perfect !!!
Might pack a little stainless steel wool in the drain hole to keep the mud dabbers from making a nest.
Like the tape holder. just saying
Have you ever done a setup where you could override the photosensor? I.e. normally operated off photo sensor when power is provided, but also being able to override that photo sensor if you want them on even if it's daylight. I know I could safely do it with a couple relays wired to bypass the photo sensor if one switch was on and use the photo sensor if that switch is off, and still have master power from the power switch, but I don't know if there's a double switch out there that already supports such a feature, or if I'd have to put it together myself. Thanks for all the great videos!
Never done that before but I’m sure there is a way.
The easiest way would probably be just a smart switch. Although pricey I might go that route at some point.
Can the one photocell handle the load of all five lights? it was designed for the load of one light.
Logically, it's genius.
Practically - I would consider this wiring doubtful, perhaps even a fire hazard. The photocell in each light is a 'switch'. Carefully selected to be the cheapest the manufacturer can use to 'switch' ONE SINGLE LIGHT.
What you have done is wire in five lights on that single electronic switch, probably overloading its rated capacity.
At best, it will suffer a premature death, causing all your lights to stop working. At worst, it could start a fire.
The photocell is rated at 250 watts for incandescent and halogens and 60 va for leds.
@@MrPostFrame That seems good. I am not a licensed electrician, but I know something about electronics and electricity. I spoke up out of concern for the DIY'er who might blindly put a string of high power (fluorescent?) lamps together after watching your video.
Question for you! I have a similar set up just not all linked to one cell. However when it gets 32 or below one of the three lights will turn off. Once temp is back above freezing boom back on. Any ideas as to why?
Use your wire strippers, gauge hole to cut off your screw
I just ran a third wire connecting all the red wires. Which means any of the photocells can turn on all the lights together.
How is the moisture problem in the walls coming?
What do I do if I have the large rib where I’m putting a light? Yours seemed to workout where you were mounting between the large ribs
We move the light to one side or the other. It’s a lot of silicone and potential for problems otherwise. But people still do it
What keeps the screws that you trimmed from turning when putting on the finish nut or loosening over time? It seems they should have put a lock nut on the back side of the mount
Just curious, why do you want your lights on all night?
There are four lights!
Could you swap the active photo cell fixture with one that has a non active cell so the one will not see the other lights? I believe that it see the lights come on and is fooled that it’s light and begins the cycling of ON and OFF. Let us know. 💡
Have you considered having a motion sensor on the lighting?
I like having lights on all night out here in the country so I haven’t really considered it. Most likely will go with a smart switch with a timer for more control at some point.
Magnetic door accessories?
Had the same problem with my flood lights. Our house is white so the light reflected off the paint causing the photocell to think it was daylight.
That's why I don't like photocell lights. Had bad experience with them over the years. I prefer a smart wifi switch that I can program to turn on/off whenever I want, including dusk/dawn.
That’s cool! Will have to try that out in another build. These were pretty basic cost ligjts.
I only like 2700k for outdoor lights like this, can't stand those greenish blue lights neighbors install with the glare. What is even worse is when all of their outdoor lights are different color temperatures! Now you need a plastic guard on your switch to keep the kids and wife from turning it off.
Very nice looking light... but Peel off the 60 Watt warning sticker or cover with some black electrical tape (its ruining the look. Thanks for sharing. :)
you can't do what you are doing with incandescent bulbs. lets say you had 5 100 watt bulbs. that would put a 500 watt load on the light sensor. if the sensor is not rated for 500 watt's. it will burn out. you always have to match the load with the sensor you are using.
You are right. The sensor is rated at 250 watts for incandescent and halogens and 60va for leds.
Who in their right mind would use incandescent bulbs?
Your wire trimmer incorporate a bolt cutter. No need for the Dremel.
Agree!