A possible concise summary is:
The video explains how photoresistors, which change their resistance based on the amount of light, are used to control night lights and street lights. It shows how different circuits use photoresistors in combination with other components, such as thyristors, resistors, heaters, and thermostatic switches, to turn lights on and off at the right time. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these simple and elegant solutions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Street lights may use photocell light controls to detect darkness.
2. A photocell light control has a light sensor and electrical connections.
3. It can turn a light fixture on at sunset and off at sunrise.
4. The light sensor inside is likely a photoresistor or light-dependent resistor (LDR).
5. A photoresistor's electrical resistance changes with light exposure.
6. More light decreases the photoresistor's resistance, allowing more current flow.
7. Nightlights use a similar photoresistor component.
8. A nightlight circuit includes a photoresistor, resistor, and thyristor.
9. The thyristor acts as a diode and power switch.
10. The circuit allows the nightlight to turn on in darkness and off in light.
11. Street lights require robust controls for higher power bulbs like 1000 watts.
12. Photo controls operate independently of the loads they control.
13. They consume some power themselves, even when turning things off.
14. Older photo control designs used bimetallic strips to actuate a switch.
15. Newer designs may use simpler circuits with off-the-shelf components.
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