Dayton
Dayton 26WA86 Photocontrol 1800W 480V Yellow
A dusk-to-dawn photocontrol rated for 1,800 W at 480 V AC with a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Turns lights on at dusk and off at dawn automatically
- Handles up to 1,800 W incandescent loads at 480 V AC
- Raintight polycarbonate housing survives -40 °F to 158 °F
- Turn-lock mounting installs quickly on standard fixtures
- Switches at 10-20 fc on and 30-60 fc off
Photocontrol for 480 V Lighting
The Dayton 26WA86 is a turn-lock photocontrol rated for 480 V AC and 1,800 W maximum load. It switches incandescent or ballast circuits up to 15 A automatically from dusk to dawn. The polycarbonate housing carries a raintight enclosure rating for outdoor service.
Thermals and Power in Normal Use
The unit operates across a temperature range of -40 to 158 degrees F without active cooling. Power draw is limited to the coil needed for the SPST contact, so the device adds negligible heat to the enclosure. Yellow colour aids visual identification during daylight inspection.
Behaviour Under Sustained Load
Continuous operation at the 1,800 W rating is supported within the stated temperature limits. The SPST contact remains closed from 10.0 to 20.0 foot-candles on and opens at 30 to 60 foot-candles off, providing stable switching over repeated daily cycles. Buyers needing multi-pole or higher-amperage switching should select a different device.
Highlights
- Turns lights on at dusk and off at dawn automatically
- Handles up to 1,800 W incandescent loads at 480 V AC
- Raintight polycarbonate housing survives -40 °F to 158 °F
- Turn-lock mounting installs quickly on standard fixtures
- Switches at 10-20 fc on and 30-60 fc off
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the turn-lock photocontrol and which step do people often miss?
Align the three pins with the receptacle slots, twist clockwise until it locks, and verify the gasket seats fully for the raintight seal.
What maintenance will the SPST contact need over its service life?
The sealed polycarbonate housing requires no routine maintenance; replace the unit if the contact fails to switch at the 10.0 to 20.0 fc on or 30 to 60 fc off thresholds.
What is the first limit reached when the photocontrol runs continuously at 480 V AC?
The 15 A contact rating for both incandescent and ballast loads is the limiting factor; do not exceed 1,800 W total connected load.
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