Unknown device on the back of a garage.

[eckcop]

Does anyone know what this thing is? About 8ft off the ground, looking out over a field. Seems to be connected to the mains.

 

[Andy™]

photocell for outside lighting

 

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Wot Andy said....

Photocell...
Basically it turns lights on when it gets dark...
Then off when it gets light!

e.g.
https://www.toolstation.com/electronic-ip44-photocell-kit/p62528


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