💡 Bright Idea: Rewiring Your Landscape Lights with a New Photo Cell

Are your outdoor landscape lights stuck on all day, or failing to turn on at night? Chances are, your existing photo cell or timer is the culprit. Modernizing your outdoor lighting system is a smart way to save energy and ensure your property shines beautifully when it should.

At ElectricworksLLC, we specialize in providing reliable and efficient electrical solutions, including expert service for your landscape lighting needs. We recently completed a service call where a single landscape light needed a full rewire and a brand new photo cell installed a common and necessary upgrade! We just finished Rewiring one of our satisfied clients Landscape lights! see photo's below

(Service done on December of 2025)

🧐 Why Upgrade Your Landscape Light's Photo Cell?

Landscape lights are designed to enhance your home's curb appeal and improve safety after dark. Most systems rely on a photo cell (sometimes called a photocontrol or photocell sensor) to automate when they turn on and off.

Here’s why rewiring and installing a new, high-quality photo cell is a great investment:

• Energy Efficiency: An old, malfunctioning photo cell can leave your lights running unnecessarily during the day, wasting electricity and increasing your utility bills. A new sensor ensures the lights only come on when the ambient light level drops low enough.

• Reliable Operation: Newer photo cells are more accurate and reliable, resisting common issues like flickering or failing prematurely. They activate reliably at dusk and deactivate at dawn, regardless of minor weather changes.

• System Longevity: When we rewire the system, we ensure all connections are secure, waterproof, and up to code, which protects the entire light fixture and extends its lifespan.
  

🛠️ The Electricworks Rewiring Process

Rewiring a landscape light, especially one that interfaces with a photo cell, requires precision and knowledge of outdoor electrical standards. Here is a simplified look at the steps our certified electricians take to ensure a safe and lasting solution:

1. Safety First: We always start by turning off the power to the circuit at the breaker.

2. Assessment and Disassembly: The existing photo cell and wiring are carefully inspected. For this specific service, the entire wire run leading to the light was replaced, and the old junction box was swapped out for a new, weatherproof enclosure.

3. Integrating the New Photo Cell: The new photo cell is securely mounted and wired into the circuit. This device requires a specific wiring pattern—typically a black wire for power, a white wire for neutral, and a red or other color wire to carry power to the light fixture when the sensor activates.

4. Connecting the Landscape Light: The wires from the new photo cell/junction box are connected to the light fixture's wires (as seen in the provided image, where the green/white wires connect to the light). All connections are made secure and insulated within a suitable enclosure, often using weatherproof wire nuts.

5. Secure Installation: The light and its new junction box are placed securely in the ground, ensuring all components are protected from moisture and debris.

6. Testing and Final Check: The power is restored, and we test the new photo cell to confirm it activates and deactivates correctly. We also verify the light fixture is operating at peak performance.
   

🌟 Trust Electricworks for Your Outdoor Lighting Needs

From simple repairs like this single-light rewire to installing a complex, full-yard landscape lighting system, Electricworks is your trusted partner.

We focus on:

• Safety: Adhering to the highest electrical safety standards.

• Quality: Using durable, weather-resistant components for outdoor use.

• Reliability: Providing solutions that work consistently for years to come.

📞 Ready to Shine Brighter?

Don't let faulty wiring or an old photo cell dim your home's outdoor appeal. If you've got one landscape light or an entire system in need of an upgrade, rewiring, or new photocell installation, contact ElectricworksLLC today!