Turning Off a Street Light with a Laser Pointer

Aim for the light-detecting sensor on top, but don't get in trouble doing this. This light is in my yard, so it really isn't that big of a deal like it would be if you went around shutting lights off on the street(s).

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[NoobDukem]

Stop inspiring people to do dumb shit!!!

[TheDaveNukemChannel]

@NoobDukem Alot of people who watch this video think it's fake and I have to educate them. I think that should be the greater concern, but you're free to think it's dumb if you want, and I'm free to make all the dumb videos I want. If you can make a better video, please do.

[MsZombiedarkness]

i try doing this and i cant :( and i use a red laser pointer

[TheDaveNukemChannel]

@MsZombiedarkness If your batteries are too low it won't be bright enough to do it. I have the same problem when the batteries lose some power. :)

[MsZombiedarkness]

@TheDaveNukemChannel but its bran new.

[TheDaveNukemChannel]

@MsZombiedarkness Hmmm, try it on a different one if you can. The sensor on that particular light might be dirty or it's not sensitive enough for it to work.

[TheDaveNukemChannel]

@SignifiedSix11 No, that's the sound of the light going off. Why would I fake it? Like I said before to someone else, try it yourself. All you need is a cheap laser pointer. It can be done with any street light that has a light-detecting sensor on it.

[TheColinputer]

This isnt fake at all. That click is the sound of the relays and ballast in the light shutting down.

And it would most likely shut the light off for about 15-20min as it looks to me to be a mercury vapor light which has to cool down before it will re strike

[ttiibbeettaann]

i want the laser

[Dima1415]

@MsZombiedarkness cuz ur laser is weak.. u probably have a 5 mW, get urself a 50 mW. it is dangerous for the eyes though. and it can pop black balloons.

[archerzzy]

how???is there anyone can tell me the principle?

[najsbajsmedmajs]

You're like dumbledore (and also ron)

[theCultureShockband]

how long does it stay off for?

[vivtin]

AHHHH so now we know how Dumbledore's deluminator works!

[yo6ial]

tried my 90mW 405 and it's no go.

Found out that, here, the lamps don't have sensors :))

[MrMachinimator]

can you do it with a 5mw green laser?