Re: Photosensor Search Help

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:51:43 -0400, Marc_F_Hult
<MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
<fov474peu6dvcftma3ahl8pr0ndr3pk3ve@xxxxxxx>:

>On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:59:46 -0400, "ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote in message  <gtednaeHSPfuoO_VnZ2dnUVZ_hOdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I have a customer that has a controller that uses a remote photosensor to
>>determine if the sun it up or down.  Simple enough but the photosensor
>has
>>seen better days.
>>
>>Here is my problem.  I need a source on just the sensor.  I first thought
>>that the RatShack would be a good possibility but nooooooooooooo.  They
>have
>>decided at the corporate level to now have candy bars on the shelf rather
>>than electronic components.  Gotta keep those shelves full of something.
>>Boggles the mind????
>>
>>Anyhow does anyone know of a source that will sell 1's or 2's of a
>>component???????
>>
>>I know that this is going to be tough since the shipping is going to just
>>kill me.
>>
>>I could purchase a dusk-dawn sensor for a HPS 277v fixture and
>cannibalize
>>it, but that may be taking this a bit over the edge.
>>
>>Any thoughts from the masses???
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Les
>>
>
>Actually, Radio Shack still does sell five packs of CdS photoresistors (in
>my experience the mostly commonly used "photosensor" in legacy hardware)
>for $2.95.
>
>They are in stock
>http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062590&cp=2032058.2032230.2032269&parentPage=family
>
>Model: 276-1657
>Catalog #: 276-1657
>
>A call to the local RS store or 800-843-7422 (= 800-THE-SHACK) prominently
>displayed at www.radioshack.com might provide information on stores that
>still stock electronic parts and(or) how to obtain them by mail-order. I
>speculate that your local store can 'get it in' for you if you ask.

>HTH ... Marc

When I put in my zip code in the 'store-finder' on the same web page as the
part as cited in my post above, ten stores within nine miles of my house
popped up as having them in stock.

... Marc


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