HELP Will not turn off during day light? Wired Black (power) to 3 other blacks (lamp, photo-cell, plug outlet) &amp; red from photo-cell) All Whites.
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The incoming power wire, black, connects to the black wire from the photocell and to the plug outlet, but not to the lamp. The red from the photocell connects to the black wire of the lamp. All whites (neutrals) connect together. If you connect the power to the lamp directly, as you stated, you are bypassing the photocell and the lamp will always stay on.
1691400
The light is supposed to turn off when the battery is charged. If it only works when plugged in, that defeats the purpose. I'd contact the maker. Sounds like yours is defective. BTW, did some long workshops this summer. did recharge during the lunch breaks. The battery seems to last about 7.5 hours.
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I originally ordered the dimmer but ran into the same issue - if the power is turned off at the wall switch, you have to turn it back on at 2 places - first the wall switch, then the dimmer. I returned the dimmer and solved the issue by replacing the wall switch with a compatable dimmer. I communicated directly with Lightkiwi for a list of compatible wall dimmers. (don't have the list anymore or I would share it) Found the proper dimmer at Home Depot.
1034221
Check to verify the circuit has power and if it does, replace the entire light. Reminder: The photo cell will only turn the light on at night and then only after a time delay and a functioning ballast. (Ballast is probably the problem and most easily fixed by replacement of the entire light. Save the photo cell as a spare.)
942369
Don't know what kind of bulb you are controlling but some don't come back on instantly, like a HPS bulb. You can check the Oms on the photo cell but check all connections first and make sure the cell is covered or dark enough.
1310681
Im sorry... No suggestions... That sadly is exactly what happened with me. I just threw it away after about a week of it not turning on showing any motion with the lights. Maybe flip the black switch on the bottom and it may work.
96436
my solar light stays on all nite and shuts off after the morning light turns it off, then at dusk it turns on .. very dependable..hope this helps.
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Forgot to mention i only turn it on in the night time and, turn it off in the morning i do this every day...hope this be helpful to you.
1851877
I have the same problem. Did you ever solve this. my light wont go off either for the "clean grid" Thanks
1472596
Hi- I need to be able to do that! Ours is turning off after 30 min and we want it on all night. Not sure which switch does this.
1587153
Never had that problem. Did you try plugging it into a different outlet. Some are on light switches. Sorry I haven't more help to give.
1985250
I did have that problem. However, there's an alternate method of turning on and off the light by twisting the front end. I twist the front end a little bit so the light is off which does not allow it to be turned on using button on the rear.
2037076
I just tried your steps and confirm it works like you want. I turned on the lamp, unplugged the power cord, then replugged the power cord back in, the lamp was still on. I believe this remains to work because the battery still had power. Make sense?
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Mined works and still does, contact amazon or the seller and ask for a new one. It could be defective. Try another unit first, then call it quits after that. It pretty straight forward 8 hrs of sun with the cord to the panel. Check to see if their are any switches for on / off. I don't think that is the case in this model. If not I have other solutions for lighting that work as well.
1090926
I have the same problem.I'm only able to turn the light off when I press the reset button.
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Well, they send those tubes of different lengths to block the light to make it turn "on" well the same tubes make it stay on during the day as well. I took mine and threw them away , tried with out any tubes. It still stayed on. Throw entire sensor away and use manual on off switch. Wish I had better answer.
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You probably need to return it. The lamp should turn on/off when you toggle the module button.