12v DC Photocell Switch

[Jerbro]

Does anyone know where I can get one? Plenty of 240v AC ones around in the DIY stores, but I'm thinking of fitting some LED deck lights and I want them to come on automatically at dusk, so need a 12v DC one. I've found an auto-anchor light switch from Cleghorn Waring (Autolight 60) but they want £50 for that (240v AC one is about a tenner).

Any ideas?

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[Dave_Knowles]

Try http://www.indexmarine.co.uk/ they may do them if not they may be able to head you in the right direction. Other places that might be able to help is Maplins or RS Components.

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Dave

Dave Knowles
Southampton - UK

http://www.MyCleopatra.co.uk

 

[Jerbro]

Thanks Dave, you've just saved me £15. I owe you a pint!

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[Dave_Knowles]

Glad to be of help

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Dave

Dave Knowles
Southampton - UK

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[answers]

Does anyone know where I can get one? Plenty of 240v AC ones around in the DIY stores, but I'm thinking of fitting some LED deck lights and I want them to come on automatically at dusk, so need a 12v DC one. I've found an auto-anchor light switch from Cleghorn Waring (Autolight 60) but they want £50 for that (240v AC one is about a tenner).

Any ideas?

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I to had trouble location a 12v photocell for a solar project at a reasonable price. Lots of mains ones but 12 volt ones are 4 times the price. I found a uk company called acetek that sell them for about 17.00 which is less than half the price of others. I know it's a bit late for this question but I found this before question when looking myself, so it may help you.

 

[rogerthebodger]

A light sensitive switch from Maplin is what you need and only GBP 6.99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28574

 

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A light sensitive switch from Maplin is what you need and only GBP 6.99

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28574

Thank you for taking the time to show me another, but I would need a soldering iron and a water proof box to put it in before I can use this.
many thanks though.

 

[gjgm]

Does anyone know where I can get one? Plenty of 240v AC ones around in the DIY stores, but I'm thinking of fitting some LED deck lights and I want them to come on automatically at dusk, so need a 12v DC one. I've found an auto-anchor light switch from Cleghorn Waring (Autolight 60) but they want £50 for that (240v AC one is about a tenner).

Any ideas?

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What deck lights are you looking at? Or any other views.. I dont know how one chooses some that are bright enough. and not some 'orrible shade of blue or blue/white?

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

What deck lights are you looking at?

They may no longer be available ... look at the date on the OP!

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[gjgm]

They may no longer be available ... look at the date on the OP!

Cheers
Jimmy

Crikey, might not be alive. Actually, just as I asked my last question, I realised that someone-beginning-with-J would probably have researched this and have all the answers