My Collection: Zodion LTD SS6 Photocell

Measuring 50mm in height, and 80mm in diameter, the Zodion LTD SS6 may be my favourite photocell out there. It was my first NEMA socket cell in the collection, coming on an Industria 2600. It is now the most common cell in the collection, and also is the most common cell used in the Tamworth, Staffordshire area. They come in a variety of available LUX, (10,20,35,55,70) however I only have 35LUX versions.

On the base, the Zodion logo and website is engraved into the plastic, along with a compass date mark. Also visible is a large foam seal.

This failed Zodion SS6 Photocell was acquired from this Philips SGS306. Much like the rest of the lantern, it appears to have suffered some serious water damage. The date codes state July 2018, and January 2021, 20 years older than the lantern itself, so this was almost certainly a repair. Unfortunately the repair didn't last long as a couple of years later the lantern suffered water intake through the NEMA socket, started day-burning and was removed shortly after the ignitor became fried.