What are photoscells and how are they used?

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What are photoscells and how are they used?

2006-08-23 06:03:50 · 3 answers · asked by sweetpeanpapa 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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There are many types of photocells. Basically it senses light and gives off an small electric charge using that light. In an oil heater it senses light and sends a signal to the primary control to keep the heater running due to the presence of fire.

2006-08-23 08:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by PHILLYGUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its a solar panel , basically,,,,it replaces a timer,,,,when its dark ,,they activate

2006-08-23 06:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blsolar3.htm?terms=photocells

2006-08-23 06:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋