Dayton
Dayton 26WA83 Photocontrol 2000 W Black
A dusk-to-dawn photocontrol switches lighting up to 2000 W at 208–277 V AC in a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation eliminates manual switching
- 2000 W capacity handles heavy incandescent or ballast loads
- Raintight polycarbonate enclosure withstands -40 to 158 °F extremes
- UL Listed for 208–277 V AC circuits ensures code compliance
- 3/8 in male pipe thread with lock nut simplifies installation
Photocontrol for 2,000 W lighting circuits
The Dayton 26WA83 is a dusk-to-dawn photocontrol rated for 2,000 W maximum incandescent or ballast loads at 7.5 A. It operates on 208 to 277 V AC and mounts via a 3/8 in male pipe thread with an included lock nut and washer gasket. The polycarbonate housing is UL Listed and raintight for outdoor service.
Replaces manual switching on high-wattage fixtures
This unit automates lighting that would otherwise need a timer or human operation, handling up to 2,000 W per circuit. The upgrade is worthwhile when fixtures exceed the capacity of lower-rated controls or when a raintight, UL Listed device is required for code compliance. It covers the 208 to 277 V range common in commercial and industrial supplies.
Limited to SPST contact form and fixed thresholds
The single-pole single-throw contact only switches the load on and off with no intermediate states. Turn-on is fixed between 10.0 and 20.0 foot-candles and turn-off between 30 and 60 foot-candles, so the control cannot be adjusted for specific ambient-light needs. The -40 to 158 °F temperature range defines the environmental limit for reliable operation.
Highlights
- Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation eliminates manual switching
- 2000 W capacity handles heavy incandescent or ballast loads
- Raintight polycarbonate enclosure withstands -40 to 158 °F extremes
- UL Listed for 208–277 V AC circuits ensures code compliance
- 3/8 in male pipe thread with lock nut simplifies installation
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What size threaded pipe opening does the 3/8 in male pipe thread need?
The unit mounts into a 3/8 in female threaded pipe opening and includes a lock nut and washer gasket for a raintight seal.
Which wire leads connect to the 208 to 277 V AC supply and the load?
Connect the black lead to line voltage, the red lead to the load, and the white lead to neutral; the SPST contact switches the load at dusk.
When should the photocell be replaced if it stops switching at the 10.0 to 20.0 foot‑candle on level?
Replace the unit when it no longer turns the load on at 10.0 to 20.0 foot candles or off at 30 to 60 foot candles, as the sensor cannot be adjusted.
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