photocell advice please

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dba7108

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Thursday 27th November 2014
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I need to add a photocell to this setup. If need be il get an electrician in but need to know before hand if it is possible.

I have 4 outside lights - see pics. I know the pictures are not great but there are 2 lights outside the garage and 2 additional ones were put in by the front door by previous owner which from looking at the wiring come off the 2 by the garage.
Can a single photocell be put in and would that turn all 4 lights on? and what point in the wiring would that go? Thank you.






dba7108

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474 posts

169 months

Thursday 27th November 2014
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the flood lights are separate - they are 30w led on PIR. The lanterns are 8w low energy. thanks

dba7108

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474 posts

169 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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Just to confirm the flood are completely separate and turn on when you walk on the drive.
The lanterns will hopefully be on a photocell so the house isnt in complete darkness all the time.

thanks

dba7108

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474 posts

169 months

Friday 28th November 2014
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the second wire running from the lights in the garage - it is a fair bit thinner than the other, would be a 2 core live and natural?