Dayton
Dayton 26WA92 Photocontrol 1800W Gray
Controls outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn at up to 1,800 watts with a raintight polycarbonate housing
- Automated dusk-to-dawn lighting control with SPST contact
- Handles up to 1,800 W incandescent or 9.2 A ballast loads
- Raintight polycarbonate housing rated from -40 °F to 158 °F
- Mounts via 1/2 in male pipe thread with lock nut and gasket
- UL Listed for 120 V AC operation at 10-20 fc on, 30-60 fc off
120V AC Photocontrol for Outdoor Lighting
The Dayton 26WA92 is a dusk-to-dawn photocontrol rated for 120V AC circuits. It switches loads up to 1,800 W incandescent or 9.2 A ballast. A 1/2 in male pipe thread mount fits standard conduit boxes. The gray polycarbonate housing is UL Listed and raintight for exterior use.
Sustained Switching at Rated Capacity
The SPST contact handles 15 A incandescent continuously within the -40 to 158 °F temperature range. Turn-on occurs between 10.0 and 20.0 foot-candles; turn-off between 30 and 60 foot-candles. This hysteresis prevents rapid cycling at twilight. The device is built for daily, long-term operation on fixed outdoor circuits.
Raintight Enclosure with Conduit Mount
The polycarbonate body measures 2 3/8 in long by 1 3/8 in wide and deep. A lock nut and washer gasket are included for a watertight seal on a 1/2 in threaded hub. The compact footprint suits tight junction boxes. Buyers needing a higher voltage rating or a different mounting style should select another model.
Highlights
- Automated dusk-to-dawn lighting control with SPST contact
- Handles up to 1,800 W incandescent or 9.2 A ballast loads
- Raintight polycarbonate housing rated from -40 °F to 158 °F
- Mounts via 1/2 in male pipe thread with lock nut and gasket
- UL Listed for 120 V AC operation at 10-20 fc on, 30-60 fc off
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Does the 26WA92 generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when it runs continuously day and night?
The photocontrol itself consumes only a tiny standby current; heat and power draw come from the connected load up to 1,800 W, and the unit is rated for ambient temperatures from -40 °F to 158 °F.
What wiring or fixtures must I already have to install this 120 V AC photocontrol?
You need a 120 V AC circuit, a 1/2 in male pipe thread mounting point, and a lighting load not exceeding 15 A incandescent or 9.2 A ballast; a lock nut and washer gasket are included.
Will this dusk-to-dawn switch work reliably with the older magnetic ballasts still in my canopy fixtures?
Yes — the contact is rated for 9.2 A ballast current at 120 V AC, and the SPST relay handles standard magnetic ballasts within that limit.
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