Flickering security light?

Question

There is a security light on my house with a photo cell that comes on for 10 seconds then goes off day and night. Any Ideas would be helpful.

Answer 1

. It could be 2-3 things. Replace the light itself, replace the photo cell light control, or adjust any variable switches.
Here's info from the smartHome site: "...Do you find that you forget to turn on certain lights at dusk or to turn them off during the day? Timers can be helpful in scheduling lights to turn on and off at regular times, but they can be difficult to install and program. For easy installation and control, the Dusk to Dawn Photocell Light Control screws into a lamp base, and its built-in photocell will automatically turn the attached light on at dusk and off at dawn. No additional wiring is required. The Dusk to Dawn Photocell Light Control is for use with candelabra-base bulbs, sold separately." ...
..." By screwing this sensor [$3] into your light socket, and then screwing your light bulb directly into this sensor your light will only turn on in the dark.

Use the sensitivity ring to control how sensitive you want the sensor to be. If you feel your light is turning on at a time that you don't need it, you can adjust the sensitivity ring so that the sensor is less sensitive to the light coming in and wont turn on as easy.
If you want your light turning on regardless of the light coming in, you can completely cover the sensor to ensure that your light stays on at all times. Should not be used with CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights) . " .

Answer 2

On some lights the sensitivity of the photo cell is adjustable.

Answer 3

Replace the photo call.