question 12v dusk to dawn sensor

[vontar]

Does anyone know of any 12v dusk to dawn sensors?

 

I can find plenty of 120volt 3 wire, but I am trying to find a 12volt to use with a small solar project I am planning.

I am not an electrical expert, I don't know maybe the same sensor works for both 120v or 12v.

 

 

In short, I have a deep cycle battery and small solar panel (with over charge protection built in).

I have picked out a pair of LED outdoor lights I am going to use.

 

However, the key to my whole plan seems to rest on finding the right 12volt sensor.

 

I don't want a moment sensor, I have found those in 12v.  In short, I am going to make a flood light to charge during the day and on all night.

[Guest PapaB]

You mean like this?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Photoelectric-Switch-Sensor-50mmx25mm/dp/B00BLZ93T2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395587057&sr=8-1&keywords=12V+Light+Sensor

 

or this?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Photocell-Light-Switch-Photoswitch-Sensor/dp/B00F04RTPK/ref=pd_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=12CXAC312TGD0J8HCQXT

 

Just search on "12v light sensor" at any search engine. I used duckduckgo and had lots of hits.

Edited March 23, 2014 by PapaB

[vontar]

Thanks,

 

 

I was coming back to post an update. 

I believe I just found the one I needed as well on amazon.

 

http://www.amazon.com/5V~18V-Controlled-Sunset-Twilight-Switch/dp/B00C7GGPH2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1395586361&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=12VDC%2F24VDC+Dusk-to-Dawn+Twilight+Photocell+Sensor+Switch#productDetails

[peejman]

Commonly used in cars with automatic headlights.