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A photocell must match its mounting style, line voltage and switched load. These are distinct controls—not interchangeable LED solutions—grouped by installation type.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods 59424SPWD 150-Watt Socket Photocell | $10–$13 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Westek SLC4CB-4 150-Watt Screw-In Control | $6–$9 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Woods 59406WD Socket Timer | $12–$15 | Amazon |
| 4 | Woods 59416WD Candelabra Photocell Socket | $10–$14 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | DEWENWILS HSLS04J Sensor Socket Control | $20–$26 | Amazon |
| 6 | Commercial Electric WPC100 Weatherproof Photocell | $10–$15 | Amazon |
| 7 | Defiant EZ-349A Gooseneck Photocell | $8–$12 | Amazon |
| 8 | Intermatic K4621D89 Mini Button Photocontrol | $12–$17 | Amazon |
| 9 | Design House 588095 Internal Mount Photocell | $11–$16 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Intermatic K4121C Stem Mount Photocontrol | $12–$17 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Woods 59424SPWD 150-Watt Socket Photocell
Screw-in 120V socket control for an existing medium-base fixture.
- 150W
- 120V
- LED/CFL listed
- No wiring
- weather resistant
- Socket only
Westek SLC4CB-4 150-Watt Screw-In Control
120V screw-in control specifically listed for incandescent bulbs.
- 150W
- 120V
- indoor/outdoor
- Compact
- simple fitting
- Not LED listed
Woods 59406WD Socket Timer
120V photocell socket adapter with 2, 5 or 8-hour timer choices.
- 60W
- 120V
- socket mount
- Timed option
- no wiring
- Indoor control
Woods 59416WD Candelabra Photocell Socket
E12 candelabra-socket photocell pack for small 120V fixtures.
- 75W
- 120V
- candelabra socket
- Small-base fit
- three controls
- 75W maximum
DEWENWILS HSLS04J Sensor Socket Control
Rotating socket-mounted sensor sold for LED, CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs.
- 360-degree sensor rotation
- socket mount
- 4-pack
- Adjustable sensor
- multi-bulb listing
- Check fixture clearance
Commercial Electric WPC100 Weatherproof Photocell
Hardwired 120V outdoor button control for a weatherproof box or 1/2-inch opening.
- 120V
- 15A tungsten
- 300W LED
- LED rating stated
- UV-resistant housing
- Hardwired installation
Defiant EZ-349A Gooseneck Photocell
Outdoor wire-in 120V, 15A swivel photocell with 1,800W rating.
- 120V
- 1,800W
- weather resistant
- Adjustable orientation
- delay action
- Hardwired installation
Intermatic K4621D89 Mini Button Photocontrol
Compact 120V exterior button photocell for lamp posts and small fixtures.
- 120V
- 500W
- CdS sensor
- Small body
- thermal switch
- Not recommended for LED
Design House 588095 Internal Mount Photocell
120V hardwired internal-mount outdoor photocell listed for LED and HID installations.
- 120V
- LED/HID listed
- outdoor
- Internal mount
- LED listing
- Wiring required
Intermatic K4121C Stem Mount Photocontrol
120V 1,800W outdoor stem control for standard fixture and electrical-box openings.
- 120V
- 1,800W
- 30–90 second delay
- Stem mounting
- outdoor use
- Confirm lamp type
Buying tips
- Match the control’s stated voltage and load rating to the circuit and total connected load; LED compatibility is model-specific.
- A socket adapter needs an accessible socket and room for the bulb; it is not a replacement for a hardwired photocell.
- Outdoor controls need the maker’s weather rating and a sensor position shielded from the fixture’s own light.
- De-energize the circuit and use a qualified electrician for hardwired work, uncertain wiring, or multi-voltage installations.
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