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Check to see if the fixture has a sensitivity setting or switch. Perhaps it needs to be adjusted or set correctly?
I'm looking for the proper settings for mine now.
Here is THE ANSWER:
The photo cell that senses light and darkness is sensing the light coming from the fixture being controlled.
Reposition the sensor away from the light of the fixture.
Or shield the sensor from the light.
Ideally the sensor should be located away from the light source.
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