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Subject: Re: [M]: streetlights
From: Andy Wallace
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Thu May 27 06:48:41 1999

While you're here, how about checking out the Astronomy Book List ?

SC

Please stay out of the destruction mode. Lawyers tend to think in
"what-if" terms--which could be bad here.

Andy

sc wrote:
>
> I am in a pretty decent suburban location with one major problem.. A
> solitary streetlight (bright as heck and sickly orange). Tried to disable
> the sensor temprarily with a laser pointer, and it worked - for about a
> minute!! If I try to hit it again within 5 minutes of "re-ignition", no
> effect. Any ideas? I prefer a socially acceptable, non-destructive
> solution. But if this is not possible, and I have to take "permanent"
> measures, I would prefer to take out the sensor rather than the light (I'm
> thinking that if I shoot the light the broken glass will attract immediate
> attention, but if I take out the sensor, no one will notice for a while).
> If I take out the sensor, will the light be constantly on or constantly off
> (ie, does the sensor turn the light off when light hits it, or does in turn
> the light on in the absence of light)?
>
> Again, I have a strong preference for non-destruction. Is there the
> slightest hope that the local power co. will cooperate (maybe a switch)?
>
> Please help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> SC

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