Hello,
I have an external light that doesn't have a photocell so for my project I would like to add one to it. This photocell will work in conjunction with a magnetic switch sensor connected to my overhead garage door. The idea is that when the photocell determines it is dark enough and the garage door sensor is tripped when the garage door is opened, the lights will go on. So the illustration (just shows part of the components involved so it would make the idea of my question a little more clearer, I hope) notes one light but there will be two lights in my scheme. The reason I am want to wire it this way is to avoid having a separate external eye-sore box just for the photocell. I have read electrical code 314.16 regarding box fill, but one needs to be a lawyer to understand any of that.... and was hoping for some good news regarding wire thicknesses of the light and PC along with allowances for the lantern's canopy--which is pretty generous, roughly 9"(h) x 6" (w) x 1.5" deep. So my question is in regards to the 4" pancake noted below. A more detail discussion about my project can be found here
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Thanks,
Moe
I have an external light that doesn't have a photocell so for my project I would like to add one to it. This photocell will work in conjunction with a magnetic switch sensor connected to my overhead garage door. The idea is that when the photocell determines it is dark enough and the garage door sensor is tripped when the garage door is opened, the lights will go on. So the illustration (just shows part of the components involved so it would make the idea of my question a little more clearer, I hope) notes one light but there will be two lights in my scheme. The reason I am want to wire it this way is to avoid having a separate external eye-sore box just for the photocell. I have read electrical code 314.16 regarding box fill, but one needs to be a lawyer to understand any of that.... and was hoping for some good news regarding wire thicknesses of the light and PC along with allowances for the lantern's canopy--which is pretty generous, roughly 9"(h) x 6" (w) x 1.5" deep. So my question is in regards to the 4" pancake noted below. A more detail discussion about my project can be found here
Thanks,
Moe
