Re: Light timer with new DST settings?

["BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The sensor is usually on the light fixture outside. The fixtures also
usually contain a motion sensor that will turn on the light fro someone
approaching after the light is off.



 Tim wrote:
> I'm not sure that would work for me.  I assume what you describe
> would be controlled by a light sensor, but where would the sensor be?
> The light switch is inside the house, and the light itself is
> enclosed in a housing.
> "BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:4655211a$0$1417$4c368faf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Even better is one that turns on at dusk for an adjustable number of
>> hours. That way the on time is based on when you actually need the
>> light rather than an arbitrary time setting. The unit I described is
>> widely available.
>>
>> Tim wrote:
>>> I'm looking for a light timer to replace one that just broke that
>>> contols my front porch light.  It installs where the light switch
>>> is. I've seen some that adjust for daylight savings time, but
>>> haven't found any yet that claim to have the new DST settings
>>> built-in. Anyone know of one on the market that will accurately
>>> adjust for DST now?  I'm not looking for X-10, just a standalone.