electrical outdoor timers

[bonstance59]

We recently replaced a boken light on the lampost in the front yard.
We have now discovered that the light has a timer which needs to be
reset. whecked the circut breaker, could not locate a timer. Where would the timer be? How do we reset the lamp post to light in the evening instead of during the afternoon?

Please help[:0]

Bonnie

[HayZee518]

There may have been a photocell adapter that screws between the bulb and base. There may also have been a photocell that uses three wires and wires directly into the fixture. Most timers do not mount outside but inside near the panelbox and controls the light circuit.

[HayZee518]

This will illustrate the screw in photocell

[jackofall]

Check the closest outside wall to the lamppost. Do you have bushes or flowers along the front/sides of the house or any type of a fence that could be hiding it from your view? I don't think there is a photocell if they turn on during daylight hours. If it's not o/s, check the inside garage walls closest to the lamppost (also check inside cabinets if they have been installed--yes they will bury it). If not close to garage, look inside closets/pantry or laundry room ie.. that are close to the lamppost. Also look around (under) the main service panel, landscapers usually put the irrigation/timers in that area. Hope this helps.

[bonstance59]

Thanks to Jackofall, I have found the timer and the lights will be on when it's dark!

Bonnie

[volts]

bonstance59's problem illustrates the sort of problem "doityourself" guys always seem to encounter. Over time I have forgotten how I've set up my own installations and had to spend time retracing my steps in order to troubleshoot. Hence, I have learned to compile and update a household "Service Manual" in which I document every installation with diagrams, locations and any critical data.