Hello everyone,
We just received a "good" tip from an acquaintance regarding electrical installations in a single-family house.
What do you think about motion sensors in the hallway/landing areas in the basement/ground floor/upper floor? Does that make sense?
--> Why?? ---> To save on double switches, since they would no longer be needed!
I generally don’t see any real disadvantages in not doing this. Have you already considered it or even planned it?
What could you potentially save? I don’t have a price for a double switch setup yet but will inquire about that soon.
We just received a "good" tip from an acquaintance regarding electrical installations in a single-family house.
What do you think about motion sensors in the hallway/landing areas in the basement/ground floor/upper floor? Does that make sense?
--> Why?? ---> To save on double switches, since they would no longer be needed!
I generally don’t see any real disadvantages in not doing this. Have you already considered it or even planned it?
What could you potentially save? I don’t have a price for a double switch setup yet but will inquire about that soon.
Mycraft schrieb:
That’s not entirely correct... you have to consider everything involved. A light switch doesn’t just include the insert, but also the drilling of the electrical box, which can be omitted. The additional wiring for two-way switches should not be underestimated in terms of cost either.
Roughly speaking, in stairwells and passage areas, automatic detectors are always worthwhile—not only financially but especially because of the extra convenience. That’s exactly the question. I’ve also heard that the wiring for two-way switches can be quite costly! So basically, it’s a win-win... more affordable and more convenient. We will probably plan it that way as well. We honestly never really thought about it before.
Musketier schrieb:
Our motion sensor below also has a permanent off, automatic, and permanent on switch. Yes, there are many options beyond the standard on/off switch or motion sensor. You just have to look beyond the usual solutions.
My husband took care of the electrical work in the house. When we moved into the new home, I was shocked to realize: we don’t have switches in every room that control the hallway lights? I hadn’t noticed that before. There are seven doors leading off the hallway!
There are only two switches in the hallway for the main ceiling light, one at each end. In between, small motion sensor lights at knee height turn on when it gets dark. At first, I found this quite unusual. Now, I’ve gotten used to it. What really annoys me are the clicking sounds every time a switch is used. Best regards.
There are only two switches in the hallway for the main ceiling light, one at each end. In between, small motion sensor lights at knee height turn on when it gets dark. At first, I found this quite unusual. Now, I’ve gotten used to it. What really annoys me are the clicking sounds every time a switch is used. Best regards.
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T_im_Norden22 Sep 2020 14:00Impulse push button and wiring in the distribution board.
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Alessandro22 Sep 2020 14:10I have a motion sensor in the ground floor hallway. It’s practical when your hands are full, so you don’t have to manually operate the light switch in the dark.
I would always prefer this over a two-way switch.
In the bathrooms, we also have motion sensors connected to an in-wall radio. As soon as someone enters the room in the dark, both the lights and music turn on.
I would always prefer this over a two-way switch.
In the bathrooms, we also have motion sensors connected to an in-wall radio. As soon as someone enters the room in the dark, both the lights and music turn on.
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