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Clear dusk to dawn lightbulbs?!

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Hairybaker · 28/08/2022 10:16

Trying to get a nice looking lightbulb for outdoor lamp that has the visible filament but also a dusk/dawn sensor. Can’t seem to find any… does anyone know if they exist and can please point me in the right direction?!

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PigletJohn · 28/08/2022 11:24

Then sensor is not in the lightbulb, it is in the lamp fitting. Get one that takes a regular sized bulb with BC or ES base, or at least a candle bulb with an SBC or SES base, and you can put any standard bulb in it, including the ones with fake filaments.

You can also get a sensor that is wired in the cable and acts as a light sensitive switch, same as is used on streetlamps. They can supply more lamps than any ordinary domestic house could possibly need. Or you can get an indoor light switch that includes a sensor, and will work if it is next to a window or glazed door. If you are not competent at this work, find a qualified local electrician.
www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Security_Menu_Index/Lighting_Controls_1/index.html

Modern lightbulbs do not have filaments, but you can get some with LEDs in a string to simulate them. They are not very bright.

Hairybaker · 28/08/2022 12:45

Really?! I’m sure the sensor is in the bulb itself?! We have one at the mo but it’s an opaque bulb. Have bought a nicer lamp rather than the old fashioned one it’s currently in hence wanting more of the old style bulbs but still have dusk til dawn setting. Like these but clear…www.toolstation.com/integral-led-gls-dusk-till-dawn-sensor/p30476?store=EJ&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dm&pcrid=&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy9PYjrrp-QIVC-ztCh0fwwmPEAQYASABEgKzX_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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user1471530109 · 28/08/2022 12:54

I've got some dusk til dawn bul

user1471530109 · 28/08/2022 12:56

Whoops!
I've got some dusk til dawn bulbs. The sensor is on the bulb. I have it in the outside light. Great because I don't have to remember to switch the light off. It's been in there 5 years so far without changing it.

I've checked, OP, and they are not clear bulbs. Sorry.

PigletJohn · 28/08/2022 20:07

Bulbs with a sensor can sometimes be found, but they are not popular or cheap. Rather like bulbs with fake filaments.

A lamp or switch or separate sensor is more usual, and will last longer.

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