What is this cap on floodlight?

[giddyup]

There is a screw on cap at the back of this floodlight, no idea what it's purpose is. The light has stopped working for some reason, tried changing the globe but still doesn't work.

[Crossy]

Since it's stopped working, just unscrew it and find out

 

I suspect it's holding the guts inside the casting.

[giddyup]

4 minutes ago, Crossy said:

Since it's stopped working, just unscrew it and find out

 

I suspect it's holding the guts inside the casting.

Already done that, just see some wires inside.  I'm sure there is somebody who know exactly what it's for, no more guesses thanks.

[Crossy]

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Already done that, just see some wires inside.  I'm sure there is somebody who know exactly what it's for, no more guesses thanks.

 

OK, I will not apply my engineering experience to further "guesses".

 

[giddyup]

Just now, Crossy said:

 

OK, I will not apply my engineering experience to further "guesses".

 

Well, it definitely doesn't "hold the guts together".

[Will B Good]

9 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

OK, I will not apply my engineering experience to further "guesses".

 

 

No good deed goes unpunished....it seems.

[novacova]

Unscrew the cap. Inspect. Dissect.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

No good deed goes unpunished....it seems.

When it comes to electrical items a guess isn't good enough. I'm not being ungrateful but I want someone who can say exactly what the cap is for.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, novacova said:

Unscrew the cap. Inspect. Dissect.

Should i turn on the power and stick a screwdriver inside as well?

[Will B Good]

Just now, giddyup said:

Should i turn on the power and stick a screwdriver inside as well?

 

 

Careful.....a few on here might giving a resounding YES!

[giddyup]

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Careful.....a few on here might giving a resounding YES!

You mean those who are dumb enough not to recognize sarcasm?

[carlyai]

The cap has a grease nipple under it. Just take the cap off, grease the nipple, screw the cap back on and your electrons will again move freely.

My definitive answer.

[worgeordie]

Don't get upset , but have you checked the Fuse ?

 

regards worgeordie

[Will B Good]

Just now, worgeordie said:

Don't get upset , but have you checked the Fuse ?

 

regards worgeordie

 

 

I wonder if he has tried to switch it off and back on again?

 

 

[giddyup]

2 minutes ago, carlyai said:

The cap has a grease nipple under it. Just take the cap off, grease the nipple, screw the cap back on and your electrons will again move freely.

My definitive answer.

Everyone thinks they're a comedian.

[degrub]

The outside of the cap looks like it has a photon sensor on the end. Were any of the wires connected to the cap ?

[giddyup]

2 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Don't get upset , but have you checked the Fuse ?

 

regards worgeordie

There is power to the pond pump from the same source, so unless there's a fuse in the light itself.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, degrub said:

The outside of the cap looks like it has a photon sensor on the end. Were any of the wires connected to the cap ?

No. There's just a red dot on the cap.

[giddyup]

4 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

I wonder if he has tried to switch it off and back on again?

 

 

Yep, even stuck my wet finger in the socket.

[SAFETY FIRST]

Crikey, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning 😂

 

[degrub]

Does the light have to be turned on manually or is it automatic ?

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Crikey, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning 😂

 

Not at all, just waiting for a reply from someone who actually knows.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, degrub said:

Does the light have to be turned on manually or is it automatic ?

Manually.

[novacova]

19 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Should i turn on the power and stick a screwdriver inside as well?

No of course not. It’s most likely an access port, look for a screw inside the the unit that will release the light socket.

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Not at all, just waiting for a reply from someone who actually knows.

It looks like it could be for cable penetration.

Once removed, is there a thread to screw in a gland?

 

 

[Will B Good]

7 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Yep, even stuck my wet finger in the socket.

 

 

Middle finger?

[Upnotover]

20 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Should i turn on the power and stick a screwdriver inside as well?

Actually that is exactly what I would do, with a mains tester screwdriver.

[giddyup]

2 minutes ago, novacova said:

No of course not. It’s most likely an access port, look for a screw inside the the unit that will release the light socket.

I have looked inside but all I see are a couple of wires, but that suggestion makes sense.

[ravip]

6 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Not at all, just waiting for a reply from someone who actually knows.

TBH from the picture you have posted, it is very difficult to recognize exactly what type, model this is. Any labels stuck on it? Or any other identifiable markings?

[novacova]

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

I have looked inside but all I see are a couple of wires, but that suggestion makes sense.

See if there’s a holding mechanism/clip against the rear of the socket inside the housing.