As shown below, by simply adding a battery holder and light bulb to a PCB built in the ‘dark activated’ configuration you can create a garden light that automatically comes on in the dark.

Parts List:
- Light activated switch (stock code 2112)
- 2 x AA Battery cage with lead (stock code 2232-25 – pack of 25)
- Bulb holder (stock code 3517 – pack of 50)
- MES lamp 2.5V (stock code 3519-pack of 50)
- Zinc Chloride AA batteries (2201-50 – box of 40)
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