Dayton
Dayton 26WA80 Incandescent Photocontrol 1800W Gray
Automatically switches lighting at dusk and dawn, handling up to 1,800 W incandescent or 9.2 A ballast loads in a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Dusk-to-dawn automation with 10.0 to 20.0 foot-candle turn-on
- Handles 1800 W incandescent loads at 15 A
- UL listed raintight enclosure rated -40 to 158 °F
- Mounts directly to 1/2 in conduit with included lock nut and gasket
- Polycarbonate housing resists impact and UV for long outdoor life
Photocontrol for 1800 W incandescent loads
The Dayton 26WA80 is a dusk-to-dawn photocontrol designed for 120 V AC circuits. It switches up to 1,800 watts of incandescent lighting or 9.2 amps of ballast load. The SPST contact opens at 30 to 60 foot-candles and closes at 10.0 to 20.0 foot-candles. A raintight polycarbonate housing operates from -40 to 158 degrees F.
Replaces manual switching or failed sensors
This unit upgrades installations that rely on timers or manual operation by providing automatic ambient-light control. The jump is worth it when a 1/2-inch conduit mounting point exists and the load stays within the 15-amp incandescent or 9.2-amp ballast ratings. UL listing confirms compliance for permanent outdoor wiring. It is not for circuits exceeding the stated wattage or for loads requiring multi-pole switching.
Sustained operation across temperature extremes
The polycarbonate enclosure maintains its raintight seal and mechanical integrity throughout the full -40 to 158 degrees F range. Contact resistance remains stable during continuous daily cycling at the rated 15-amp incandescent or 9.2-amp ballast current. The lock nut and washer gasket supplied with the unit preserve the conduit seal under vibration and thermal expansion. No derating is indicated for prolonged exposure to the temperature limits.
Highlights
- Dusk-to-dawn automation with 10.0 to 20.0 foot-candle turn-on
- Handles 1800 W incandescent loads at 15 A
- UL listed raintight enclosure rated -40 to 158 °F
- Mounts directly to 1/2 in conduit with included lock nut and gasket
- Polycarbonate housing resists impact and UV for long outdoor life
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the 1/2 in conduit mount fit my existing fixture?
The unit mounts through a 1/2 in conduit opening and includes a lock nut, washer and gasket for a raintight seal.
How do I wire the SPST contacts and what is the common mistake?
Connect line, load and neutral to the three leads; the error is reversing line and load, which keeps the light on continuously.
When should I replace the photocell if it stops switching at dusk?
Replace it when the sensor no longer turns the load on at 10.0 to 20.0 foot candles or off at 30 to 60 foot candles.
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