jane21 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 We are halfway through having a porch built and instead of a ceiling light, thought we would have a lamp instead. Can anyone tell me if you can buy a lamp (if ones been invented yet) that will automatically turn on as it goes dark. Ive searched the internet but cannot find what im looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Try Sismans electrical, in the Wicker, Jane, they sell all sorts of gubbins like that. What you almost certainly will be able to get, is a socket, with a light sensor, that will fit into the bayonet fitting in your light. It will sit between the socket and the bulb, and will sense that it's dark, and switch your light on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL94x4 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 A cheaper alternative would be to use a timer plug, set it manually, you'd have to reset it twice per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speleo1 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 just get a timer and plug your lamp into it for a preset time,when it goes dark same as above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrence Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Can anyone tell me if you can buy a lamp (if ones been invented yet) that will automatically turn on as it goes dark. You can. The phrase to search for is "dusk-to-dawn". There's plenty of different types. It uses a light sensor and lights up when the light is below a certain level. If you use a timer instead then you have to adjust it every couple of months as the nights get shorter and longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter71 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 you can get bulbs with light sensors integrated http://www.gbbulbs.co.uk/light-bulbs-and-fluorescent-tubes-uk/energy-saving-low-energy-light-bulbs/dusk-till-dawn-sensor-light-bulbs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN HABS Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Try Sismans electrical, in the Wicker, Jane, they sell all sorts of gubbins like that. What you almost certainly will be able to get, is a socket, with a light sensor, that will fit into the bayonet fitting in your light. It will sit between the socket and the bulb, and will sense that it's dark, and switch your light on. It won't work if Jane wants to fit the lamp with a shade - the shade would cover the sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 42 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 We are halfway through having a porch built and instead of a ceiling light, thought we would have a lamp instead. Can anyone tell me if you can buy a lamp (if ones been invented yet) that will automatically turn on as it goes dark. Ive searched the internet but cannot find what im looking for. I bought one that fits in a standard light socket and the bulb fits into it. It comes on when it gets dark. About £8 from any DIY store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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