110/220v Aoutomatic light switch (Photocell)
This is an automatic light switch circuit (Photocell), can run 220v lamps in night automatically up to 10A. Advantages of this circuit: 1-have 5 seconds delay time 2-can run up to 10A load 3-can use for any lamp types such as LED, CFL, low pressure sodium, high pressure sodium, ...etc. 4-adjustable light sensitivity by potentiometer Parts list: Transistor 2N5551(2pcs) Relay 12v LDR Potentiometer 25k Bridge diode 1A Zener diode 12v 1W Diode 1N4007 Capacitor 330-820uF 400v Capacitor 100uF 25v(2pcs) Resistor 270 ohm 2W Resistor 10k Resistor 2.2k Resistor 33 ohm you must put it in a small transparent plastic box for electric and moisture insulation. NOTES: 1-Don't touch the circuit when it connected to electric line. 2-Put it away from lamps light (above the lamp) As you see in this pic. i used 3A relay rather than 10A to make the circuit small as possible since my loads consume very low current In following video you can see step by step making this Photocell: