Re: Photosensor Search Help

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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

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