Replacing a photocell

[trevmai]

I need to replace a photocell in a light fitting, the previous electrician drilled a hole in the top of the light for the photocell but i couldn't remove it so i cut wires. What i wanted to know is: if i get a different brand photocell an connect it to the existing wires will it work?

 

[Qedelec]

Without knowing the make/model, who can say.

Have you considered having a separate Photcell (PIR), then you can take advantage of the miriad of outdoor lights available

 

[trevmai]

There's a photocell in the light already, i just cut the wires connecting it to the circuitry box as it was burnt out. But i don't know if the circuitry box from another brand would still make the photocell work. I e-mailed the company: Zodion, last week but still no reply and my wholesalers can't get hold of them.

 

[333rocky333]

Is it the circuit box you want
or
the sensor bit

If it is the clear sensor bit usually with two wires , and a 20mm thread,undo the internal lock ring and it will pull out.
All that is is a light sensitive diode and any will do.
These rarely burn out.

If it is the circuit box, the only ones I know are boxed, 50mm X 40 X 25, these link to the sensor above
You will need suitable room in the fitting for these.
You can see them in the RS cataloque
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2159609
part no 215-9609

They come as both parts though
It may be cheaper and easier to replace the fitting

 

[streetlighter]

Is the cell a zodion SS series by chance ? as they have two sizes on mini cell one 16mm and 20mm