PARTPHONER Dusk-to-Dawn Wall Light: Specs & Status

Availability check — August 1, 2026: Amazon still recognizes exact PARTPHONER ASIN B08PB7KBW3 as the Gold dusk-to-dawn outdoor wall light, but the product is currently unavailable and Amazon does not give a restock date. This page remains as a factual product reference because the exact listing is valid. It contains no Amazon affiliate link while the item cannot be ordered.

The PARTPHONER fixture is a single-bulb, hardwired outdoor wall sconce with an integrated photocell, textured gold finish, aluminum body, glass panels, and an E26 socket. The listing gives an overall height of 16.93 inches and a backplate measuring 4.48 by 8.38 inches. A bulb is not shown as included.

The most useful lesson from this unavailable listing is what must be verified when choosing a replacement. Amazon does not visibly publish a maximum bulb wattage, operating voltage, IP rating, wet- or damp-location classification, safety-certification mark, photocell threshold, warranty, or complete mounting-box requirements. Its structured fields also incorrectly or ambiguously mention app control and a motion-sensor switch even though the title and feature description identify a dusk-to-dawn photocell rather than motion or app control.

PARTPHONER wall-light specifications on the archived listing

This table records the unavailable listing rather than independently verified laboratory performance. If the exact ASIN returns, compare the live page, package label, fixture label, and installation instructions. Do not rely on this archived summary when a newer manufacturer document provides different electrical or location requirements.

Dusk-to-dawn is not the same as motion sensing

A dusk-to-dawn fixture uses a photocell to respond to ambient light. The PARTPHONER description says the light turns on at night and off during daylight. It does not describe a person-detection range, motion sensitivity, hold time, app, wireless radio, scheduling interface, or manual override.

Amazon’s structured data nevertheless labels the switch as a motion sensor and the control method as an app. Those fields conflict with the product title, feature bullets, and comparison table. Treat them as catalog errors unless the exact package and instructions explicitly document those functions. A shopper who needs motion activation, remote control, timers, or adjustable sensitivity should choose a replacement that publishes those features clearly.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR smart-lighting overview lists an outdoor photocell as one possible lighting-control feature, separate from scheduling, remote, and connected controls. That distinction helps prevent buying a daylight sensor when the actual requirement is motion or app control.

Photocell placement affects operation

A photocell needs exposure to representative outdoor ambient light. A deep roof, dense landscaping, decorative panel, nearby fixture, or light reflected from the sconce itself can change what the sensor sees. That can make any photocell-controlled fixture turn on too early, stay on during the day, or cycle when its own lamp illuminates the sensor.

Before selecting a replacement, locate the sensor in the product drawings and compare it with the actual mounting position. Check nearby streetlights, soffit lights, windows, security lights, and reflective siding. Follow the manufacturer’s stated orientation and clearance rules rather than covering, painting, or relocating the sensor.

A wall switch normally must continue supplying power for automatic operation, but the exact behavior depends on the fixture. Confirm whether the replacement supports a manual override, how it resets after a power interruption, and whether it can share a circuit with timers, dimmers, smart switches, or other sensors. Do not assume compatibility from the words dusk to dawn alone.

The bulb specification is incomplete

The listing states that the fixture uses an E26 socket and mentions incandescent, LED, CFL, and halogen bulbs. That does not establish that every E26 bulb is suitable. The page does not visibly provide the fixture’s maximum wattage, voltage, permitted bulb envelope, required bulb shape, enclosed-fixture requirement, cold-weather rating, or dimming compatibility.

If this item returns, use only a bulb that complies with the label and current instructions on the delivered fixture. For a replacement fixture, verify all of the following before purchase:

• socket type and supply voltage;
• maximum permitted bulb wattage;
• physical bulb length and diameter inside the glass enclosure;
• whether an LED bulb must be rated for enclosed fixtures;
• the operating-temperature range for the local climate;
• whether the bulb is dimmable or non-dimmable as required;
• the desired lumen output, beam pattern, and color temperature; and
• whether the bulb is included or must be purchased separately.

An energy-saving claim cannot be calculated from a photocell alone. Actual consumption depends on bulb wattage, hours of darkness, sensor behavior, and utility rate. A daylight sensor can avoid daytime operation when installed correctly, but it does not prove a particular bill reduction.

Outdoor and water-resistant wording is not a complete location rating

Amazon calls the fixture outdoor and water resistant, while its promotional description claims resistance to rain, snow, icing, and heat. The visible page does not publish an IP code, a recognized wet- or damp-location mark, a tested temperature range, corrosion test, or installation-zone restriction. The phrase water resistant is not enough to determine whether a fixture is approved for an exposed wall, a covered porch, or another specific location.

A replacement should state its location rating on the product and installation documentation. It should also explain the required junction box, gasket, mounting orientation, drainage, sealant, grounding, conductor range, and wall-surface preparation. Do not improvise seals or block designed drainage openings.

The CPSC electrical-safety guidance emphasizes using electrical products safely and addressing damaged or improper equipment. A hardwired exterior fixture involves shock and fire risk. Installation, inspection, and replacement should follow the current product instructions and local electrical requirements; use a qualified electrician when the circuit, box, grounding, weather protection, or local rules are uncertain.

Measure the wall, door, and light projection

The unavailable listing gives 5.94 by 9.65 by 16.93 inches but reverses the first two dimension labels between its feature text and structured table. The 16.93-inch height is consistent. Treat 9.65 inches as the larger horizontal projection or width until a dimensioned drawing identifies the axes.

The backplate is listed as 4.48 by 8.38 inches. Measure the existing junction box, siding block, trim, and flat mounting area rather than assuming the backplate covers old paint, holes, or a larger fixture outline. The mounting surface must support the fixture and allow the gasket or other weather-protection method specified by the manufacturer to seat correctly.

Check the open door, storm door, garage door, shutters, gutters, handrails, address numbers, camera view, and walking path. The fixture should not be struck by moving parts or project where a person can collide with it. For an entry wall, the modern farmhouse entryway guide provides a broader clearance-first planning method. For seating and circulation near an exterior wall, use the small patio layout guide.

Gold finish and glass need realistic care

The listing identifies a textured gold aluminum body and glass panels. It does not publish a coating specification, salt-air rating, finish warranty, replacement-glass source, or long-term color-retention test. The old article’s promises about rust resistance and all-season performance were therefore too strong.

For any replacement, follow the maker’s cleaning instructions. Turn off power and let the bulb and fixture cool before permitted maintenance. Avoid abrasive pads or cleaners that can scratch glass or damage a coating. Check periodically for loose hardware, cracked glass, failed seals, insect buildup, corrosion, water entry, discoloration, or damaged conductors, and stop using the fixture if the instructions call for service or a qualified inspection.

Replacement checklist

Because ASIN B08PB7KBW3 cannot currently be ordered, compare replacements by documented requirements rather than appearance alone:

1. Availability and support: a live offer, identified manufacturer, instructions, warranty, and replacement-part route.
2. Location approval: a clearly stated wet- or damp-location rating appropriate for the actual exposure.
3. Electrical data: voltage, socket, maximum wattage, grounding, certification marks, and compatible bulb requirements.
4. Control behavior: photocell threshold, manual override, wall-switch behavior, and explicit motion or app features only when needed.
5. Physical fit: overall height, outward projection, width, backplate size, junction-box compatibility, and door clearance.
6. Light output: bulb lumen target, color temperature, glare control, glass diffusion, and downward or outward distribution.
7. Maintenance: accessible bulb replacement, cleanable glass, drainage, coating care, and obtainable parts.

Bottom line

The unavailable PARTPHONER wall light is a 16.93-inch-high gold outdoor sconce with aluminum-and-glass construction, an E26 socket, integrated dusk-to-dawn photocell, and a 4.48-by-8.38-inch backplate. The exact Amazon page is still recognizable, so the review remains as a reference rather than being deleted.

There is no current affiliate link because the item cannot be ordered. The listing also leaves important questions unresolved: maximum wattage, voltage, wet/damp classification, safety certification, photocell specifications, warranty, exact dimension axes, and the contradictory app/motion fields. Choose a currently available replacement only after those requirements are explicit and compatible with the wall, circuit, exposure, and desired control behavior.

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