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Old 08-16-2009, 05:23 PM   #33 (permalink)
taredog
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Originally Posted by Snax View Post
[snip] The SOLUTION to this problem is the slightly more expensive version of motion sensing switch, where one must push a momentary button upon entering the room regardless - with no option to just leave it on, the timer starts and continues to reset until no more motion is sensed. They simply will not turn on without the button press however. Most of these types of switches are also compatible with CFLs as well, whereas the other version is not and will burn out both the switch and the CFL in short order.
The motion sensor switch in the garage might not be a good idea since the switch may not sense your body heat or motion from distances involved. Ever been sitting on the can in a public rest room and had the lights go out? In a garage (mine anyway) this could be dangerous. The timer switch would be the way to go IMO.

Last edited by taredog; 09-10-2009 at 11:33 PM.. Reason: corrected stupid "misteaks"
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