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Customer Reviews for Newport Coastal Outdoor Black Light Post Photo Eye Replacement

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Model #7780-02B

Store SKU #580998

  • Designed for use in outdoor post lighting applications
  • Resists UV damage and harsh weather
  • Dusk-to-dawn feature adds safety and convenience

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  • 4.5
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  • 91% recommend this product
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It was easy to install
It was easy to install
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Easy to install...
Easy to install
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works just like its supposed to great for our needs
works just like its supposed to great for our needs
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Does everything it's supposed to do and very easy to...
Does everything it's supposed to do and very easy to connect.
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Installing the sensor was relatively easy. You need a hole saw to do it, of course. The sensor wo...
Installing the sensor was relatively easy. You need a hole saw to do it, of course. The sensor worked well. I read a review that there was a long delay before the light would turn on, but after blocking the sensor the light came on within 3 seconds. I installed this sensor 2 days ago for a friend, so I do not get to see it working on a daily basis. It worked as was advertised and met my expectations. It looks good & seems sturdy. The body of the sensor takes up some room inside the post, but there was enough room for the wires and, in this case, there is an ac receptacle as well, but all fit neatly. It would have been nice for the sensor to have a gasket, but it fit tightly against the pole. NOTE: Be careful of the wires inside the post as you drill that 1-3/8" hole!
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This was an exact replacement for the old sensor. All holes lined up. Wiring was a little diffe...
This was an exact replacement for the old sensor. All holes lined up. Wiring was a little different, but nothing difficult to figure out. Looks good, and works as advertised.
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Repeatedly, the lamppost light beside my driveway would not coming on at dusk. I would reset the...
Repeatedly, the lamppost light beside my driveway would not coming on at dusk. I would reset the GFCI outlet that it was wired through, and it worked normally again. Next day, same thing, same fix. I thought it was the GFCI outlet, but something I read suggested it was the lamp photosensor. I bought this replacement eye, it works like it's supposed to now, day after day.
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This is a replacement of the same model. It works as expected and it is easy to replace.
This is a replacement of the same model. It works as expected and it is easy to replace.
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Worked perfectly
Correct fit and worked flawlessly. Would definitely recommend.
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    My post light would not go off. Turns out it is the optical sensor. THis new one has a connector ...
    My post light would not go off. Turns out it is the optical sensor. THis new one has a connector on it. The sensors last 5-10 years. Hopefully if it ever goes again they will have the same connector so that I don't have to hassle with the wiring so much. Now itworks just fine.
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    Exact replacement item, so easy to install without problems. Excellent quality in this product a...
    Exact replacement item, so easy to install without problems. Excellent quality in this product and it works flawlessly. We can rely on Home Depot to obtain most everything we need to maintain and improve our home.
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    It was easy to install, fit properly and worked well. Installation directions were clear and eas...
    It was easy to install, fit properly and worked well. Installation directions were clear and easy to follow. A good value.
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    It appeared to be a good replacement for my Adjusta Post 320. However, the wiring sequence was no...
    It appeared to be a good replacement for my Adjusta Post 320. However, the wiring sequence was not the same as shown in the picture and I did not know how to rewire. First, the advertised picture SHOULD match the product. Second, buyer needs to verify that the wiring matches his original equipment if he expects to just plug it in and be done. If buyer is competent to change the wiring, this appears to be a good replacement unit at a good price. I only rated one star because I had trusted the picture to be accurate and it cost me two trips to buy and return, so, I am NOT happy.
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    I would only recommend this product if it is an exact replacement for an existing photo eye. The...
    I would only recommend this product if it is an exact replacement for an existing photo eye. The instructions didn't state what size hole needed to be drilled therefore had to be returned. This would be a really large hole to drill in a metal post.
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      This photo replaced an old one which quit working after 22 years. This was an exact fit, wiring ...
      This photo replaced an old one which quit working after 22 years. This was an exact fit, wiring was a no brainer.
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      2nd one works
      Hard part to find. First one ordered shorted out after a day. Replacement part is going strong after a couple weeks. Home Depot was great about returning the defective sensor and helping me to reorder it.
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        Easy to install, no directions needed. Hard to find in the store though, that's why I bought onl...
        Easy to install, no directions needed. Hard to find in the store though, that's why I bought online.
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        The dimensions shown online were not the dimensions of the item. The photocell was defective. It ...
        The dimensions shown online were not the dimensions of the item. The photocell was defective. It had a short in it and would blink and then stay on all day even in the brightest of sunlight.
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        Thanks to the Home Depot employee that looked up the part online at customer service and ordered ...
        Thanks to the Home Depot employee that looked up the part online at customer service and ordered it for me. The right part that works.
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        works well easy to install
        works well easy to install
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        works perfect on pole lamps in the fountain area.
        works perfect on pole lamps in the fountain area.
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        Excellent
        This part fit the post just right and was simple to install. It has worked just right since installation.
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        Worked great but .....
        Installation was easy with the supplied direction until the part where is said you use the supplies mounting screws that weren't in the package. I would have to look at another package in the store but I don't think Any of the packages had them included. Easy fix with a permenent marker on 2 stainless screws I had in the garage.
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          Easy to install
          Piece of cake to install this. And all I know about "electricity' is "on and off".
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          Worked great
          Worked perfect. I did think I was just going to be able to use the plug and not do ANY wiring, but the connector didn't fit so I had to wire in the provided connector.
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            Perfect Replacement Part
            Perfect fit to my existing pole light and east to install. Works great!
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            Fails annually and must be replaced
            Just installed third photo cell in outdoor lamp. This time I saved receipt and old photocell installed July 27 last year and it went bad in just under 50 weeks. Powered three small florescent candelabra type lamps in outdoor fixture. Replaced today with new photo cell from Home Depot and replaced florescent with LED to see if florescent was cause of failure of three previous photocells including the original that came with fixture. Checked extensively for water or other damage to photo cell and found clean. Also photocell is out of direct sunlight (facing North in NJ) PS rate good for appearance since Home Depot in my area only carries black and we have a white pole and fixture. If there is a space for my email in submission manufacturer or Home Depot can contact me since I have two of the failed units.
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            Response from Hampton Products TeamJun 21, 2017
            Rick, we are sorry that you have encountered issues while using our Newport Coastal Outdoor Black Light Post Photo Eye Replacement. Hampton makes every effort to provide the highest quality products to our consumers. If you would kindly contact our Hampton Care team at www.Hampton.Care or at 1-800-562-5625, one of our associates would be happy to help you resolve the problems you are having.
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              Product exact match
              Needed to special order arrived quickly and was updated by email all the way.
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              Worked right from the get-go when turning power back on.
              Worked correct at first power on. No problems at all in installing this photo eye.
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              Lamp Sensor
              Worked the first time with just matching wire to wire with a modification of what was there before. Now my lamp does not come on in the day time. Great product.
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