I am wondering if it is possible to wire a single photo control to control three fixtures vs. each fixture using a separate control as is now. The circuit wiring goes like this:
Wall switch - Fixture 1 - Fixture 2 - Fixture 3 | Wall switch 2
So, the three way switches have two fixtures between them and the third fixture is wired off the second fixture. I’d like to have the existing photocell in fixture 2 (or 3) control the whole lot (Fixture 1 doesn't get as much sunlight) and still have the two switches functional, but would be willing to eliminate one of the switches (and replace it with a single pole one) if needed.
This is 120V in the USA. The idea is to keep Fixture 1 off on cloudy days, reduce energy consumption (since each individual photocontrol uses some energy when the light is off) without having to add a junction box and external photocontrol at the beginning of the circuit like normally would be done. I'm not sure this can even be done, but it was an idea I had.
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