I've used a CDS photocell from radio Shaft as a "dawn and dusk" detector
for the anchor light on my sailboat for 12 years now. It is inside a
window, not exposed to the elements. Works like a charm.

Larry

At 11:16 AM 4/16/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>On Wed, 16 Apr 2003, Dennis J. Murray wrote:
>
> > You want to use Cds?  Have at it - no offense meant.
>
>None taken, I was just wondering.  It's the first time I've used one, but
>they have been around for a long time and I've seen 'em forever.  So far
>it's working fine under normal outdoor conditions, but of course it's out
>of direct rain & sunlight.
>
>Dale
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