Dummy Head

[BigSi]

Can you get a dummy head (or cover) to fit a dusk to dawn photocell, for day light testing?

Have a few to test, and was wondering if there was a head that bridged the terminals to energize the circuit during the day time.:confused5:

 

[StuSpiers]

A coat/black bag.

 

[telectrix]

cut the bottom 4" off a drinks bottle. paint it black.

 

[topquark]

Black tape over the photocell.

 

[Hiddo]

cut the bottom 4" off a drinks bottle. paint it black.

Cracking idea that!! I'm off to the garage. With an empty pop bottle and the Hammerite.....

 

[lamb]

Yes, you can get them, I have a couple.
Incatron Ltd - Lighting and Industrial Controls
Royce Thompson Lighting Controls

 

[Top Cat]

cut the bottom 4" off a drinks bottle. paint it black.

Always remember to drink contents first!

 

[Guitarist]

Cracking idea that!! I'm off to the garage. With an empty pop bottle and the Hammerite.....

Beware the hammerite, it melts a lot of plastics

 

[Dave 85]

Who are you calling a dummy head?

 

[Hiddo]

Beware the hammerite, it melts a lot of plastics

Its worked and no melting. Thanks for the tip though.....

 

[Octopus]

I've used cardboard boxes in the past and they've worked!

 

[sedgy34]

a wooly hat from behind the driver seat helps

 

[mechelec]

Use a glove they fit a treat and do not fall off

 

[jay sean]

the zip case of a multimeter works a treat, remove meter place over head and zip up

 

[Parker07]

ye i would use a glove as theres always one floating about

 

[BigSi]

Maybe I should re-name the thread, “What items can be used as a dummy head!” :thinking:

 

[theroadblock]

Why not go all out and buy a pair of stockings, can use it for this application, and for the weekends...