It come on about 5 min, then back on with 5 min., what could be the problem? my outside security light keeps flashing off quickly and back on again, I have adjusted the sensor and dials? I had this happen and it turned out that there was an outdoor circuit with 12 outdoor coach lamps on it. If you dont know shut up! Two cfl lights will not exceed load rating of photo-eye 1) Put black tape over photo eye and see if lights turn off. This official sponsor may provide discounts for members. Flashing meant "find the bad bulb". Turn photo eye away from possible source of light at night. It does not come on when it detects movement. Never seen so many stupid answers. I replace an old outside light fixture with a new Area dusk to dawn fixture. Faulty Light or Fixture Switch. I don't have repair for defective product. It lights up but flashes on/off about once a second. If it is an old install, first check bulb. 6 years ago. If your light is already flickering, try toggling the switch on and off and see if … It this doesn't correct the problem, then the sensor would need changing. LLC tech. If the drive is waterproof, if it is good, it will just break the lamp bead and replace the light source. It's rated for UK mains and draws 50 W so I reckon it's some problem with it's transformer. buzzlightyear-Esteemed. I prefer a non flashing system tbh. I do not know why your neighbors light flashes every night, but a blinking porch light is used to signal police or ambulance during an emergency. If it it a new install it may be the sensor picking light. Any advice? This electrical question came from: Bob, a Homeowner from Los Angeles, California. But then that's it. 0 0? If the light is set up for it, turning the light on and off rapidly two or three times will cause it to blink continuously. Do not expose photo eye to direct sunlight. If the light comes on and then goes off a few minutes later, first replace the lamp. Lv 6. SOURCE: outdoor cfl lights come on. One of our security lights started flickering on and off on the day we had that heavy rain. The consequence is that it will not light up when it flashes. Flickering Lights. Arms. As soon as u switch light ON, bulb comes on and then goes off after like 2 seconds. A poor connection between the light or fixture switch and the bulb can cause flickering. Light reflects off house and triggers sensor. It's got no dimmer (I know about LEDs and dimmers), its just on/off. If the light from your security lights is flickering, the course of action depends on whether the problem lies with single or multiple lights. The lamp bead and the drive are broken. 4): If the outdoor lighting also has a strobe light, the light is in the water. Re-aim or block light. It is on for about 10 minutes and off for about 20-30 minutes. Antonio. 7 years ago. I purchased and installed a new 100-watt high-pressure sodium lamp (and left the new sensor in) and it was like a new light … Check the bottom of the bulb, and wipe it w/ paper towel Sometimes it is loose connection. Tighten the socket to the power source. The light will reappear but should go off after a few minutes. We switched it off and then back on the next day but now it doesn't work. 2 0. Reaction score I had observe that the new light fixture goes on and off. Open following link: 2) Wiring is suspect. ... Too much light is reflecting down and setting off the light. I wound up replacing all of the bulbs a few flashing sessions later as it often counted old bulbs with poor seating as bad. 0 0. If not the bulb it is the ballast. Confirm visually that the security lights have gone off and then turn the breaker back on. If it does, you’ve found the problem. 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