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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:21 AM, Crossy said:

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

 

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

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:28 AM, 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.

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

 

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:31 AM, Crossy said:

 

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

 

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

[Will B Good]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:31 AM, Crossy said:

 

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

 

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

[novacova]

Unscrew the cap. Inspect. Dissect.

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:42 AM, Will B Good said:

 

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

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:44 AM, novacova said:

Unscrew the cap. Inspect. Dissect.

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

[Will B Good]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:46 AM, giddyup said:

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

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

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:47 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

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

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:53 AM, worgeordie said:

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

 

regards worgeordie

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

 

 

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:52 AM, 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.

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:53 AM, worgeordie said:

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

 

regards worgeordie

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

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:56 AM, 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 ?

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

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:55 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

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

 

 

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:01 AM, SAFETY FIRST said:

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

 

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

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:03 AM, degrub said:

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

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Manually.

[novacova]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:46 AM, giddyup said:

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

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:04 AM, giddyup said:

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

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It looks like it could be for cable penetration.

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

 

 

[Will B Good]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:59 AM, giddyup said:

Yep, even stuck my wet finger in the socket.

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Middle finger?

[Upnotover]

  On 9/22/2024 at 2:46 AM, giddyup said:

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

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

[giddyup]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:05 AM, 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.

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

[ravip]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:04 AM, giddyup said:

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

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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]

  On 9/22/2024 at 3:09 AM, giddyup said:

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

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