Dayton
Dayton 26WA82 Photocontrol 1800 W 120 V Black
Automatically switches lighting at dusk and dawn with a 1,800 W, 120 V SPST contact rated for raintight outdoor use
- Automates lighting from dusk to dawn with 10–20 fc on and 30–60 fc off thresholds
- Handles 1800 W incandescent loads at 120 V AC with 15 A rating
- Operates reliably from -40 °F to 158 °F in a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Mounts directly via 3/8 in male pipe thread with included lock nut and washer gasket
- UL Listed SPST contact design ensures safe, code-compliant switching for outdoor circuits
Dayton 26WA82 Photocontrol for 120 V Lighting
The Dayton 26WA82 is a dusk-to-dawn photocontrol rated for 1,800 W at 120 V AC. It switches incandescent loads up to 15 A and ballast loads up to 9.2 A. The SPST contact closes between 10.0 and 20.0 foot-candles and opens at 30 to 60 foot-candles. A raintight polycarbonate housing operates from -40 to 158 degrees F.
Practical limits of the 120 V SPST interface
The unit only controls 120 V AC circuits and cannot be used on other voltages. Maximum connected load is 1,800 W incandescent or the equivalent ballast rating of 9.2 A. The fixed turn-on and turn-off thresholds are not adjustable. It mounts via a 3/8 in male pipe thread and includes a lock nut and washer gasket.
Check your fixture and circuit before ordering
Verify the supply is 120 V AC and the total lamp wattage does not exceed 1,800 W. Confirm the mounting location accepts a 3/8 in threaded nipple and provides clearance for the 2 1/8 in length. Ensure the fixed light-level range suits the installation site. This device is not for low-voltage or DC circuits.
Highlights
- Automates lighting from dusk to dawn with 10–20 fc on and 30–60 fc off thresholds
- Handles 1800 W incandescent loads at 120 V AC with 15 A rating
- Operates reliably from -40 °F to 158 °F in a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Mounts directly via 3/8 in male pipe thread with included lock nut and washer gasket
- UL Listed SPST contact design ensures safe, code-compliant switching for outdoor circuits
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Should I use this 1,800 W photocontrol for incandescent or ballast lighting?
It handles up to 1,800 W or 15 A incandescent and 9.2 A ballast at 120 V AC, so match the load type and stay within the lower amp limit for ballasts.
Will the 10–20 foot-candle turn-on level work for my dusk-to-dawn application?
The unit switches on between 10.0 and 20.0 foot-candles and off at 30 to 60 foot-candles, providing automatic dusk-to-dawn operation for typical outdoor lighting.
How does the 3/8 in male pipe thread mount affect installation?
The 3/8 in male pipe thread with included lock nut and washer gasket fits standard conduit hubs and provides a raintight seal for outdoor mounting.
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