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They can, but you need to have a motion sensor/system made for them. They require a ballast to get them to start (in most cases) and don't turn on instantly, making them a poor choice for most security applications. A motion sensor is just a switch so you should have no trouble with fluorescent lights. Older tubes sometimes take longer to fire, try relamping. If the fixture is outside and cold this has a major factor on operation. For outside fluorescent fixtures in real cold climate you need a zero degree ballast. The new electronic ballast are the best as they operate in all kind of temperatures.
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If you have two exterior lights on a switch and need one of them to be a motion censer?
There are two ways to do it. The easiest is just to put a built-in motion sensor on the one light. The switch would have to be on for the motion sensor to work. If you just want the motion sensor to work without a switch, you need to run unswitched power directly to the light.
Motion detector security lights won't turn off?
In most motion sensor switches you will have three wires. A black, white and red wire. The black and white (neutral) are used for the electronics in the sensor. These connect to the incoming black and white power. Connect the lamp across the red and the white (neutral). When the sensor detects motion the red wire becomes "hot" and the light will go on.
How do you reprogram a motion sensor wall switch?
I have a outside motion sensor light and I need to re program the wall switch.How do I reprogram the wall switch? Thank you
How long does a motion sensor light last?
Mine is still going after 10 years.
What does semi circular canals in the ear do?
They are a type of motion sensor, as the movements of the cilia are communicated to the brain.
How do you activate motion sensor lights?
move around
What are some strategies on the best places to put motion sensor lights?
When you are placing motion sensor lights, you need to take into account the trees and bushes. Also placing them in places where they will be able to turn on if the sensor is triggered.
From where could LED motion sensor lights be purchased?
LED motion sensor lights can be purchased on the Amazon website, at Lowes and its website, Sylvania Online Store, Home Depot and its website, and DHgate.
Motion sensor lights?
Motion sensor lights are not really that expensive. You can pick some up at Home Depot or Lowes from prices starting at about $99. Of course the more elaborate the system the more expensive it will be.
Cheap motion sensor lights?
You can find a lot of reasonably and low priced motion sensor lights available at Home Depot, as well as at Lowe's. All lights do burn out eventually, but the length of life all depends in the amount of useage. Lights that are turned on my motion frequently will likely not last as long as a light that does not come on very often.
Where can one purchase outdoor motion sensor lights?
Depending on you country of residence, one can purchase outdoor motion sensor lights in local hardware stores, lighting shops and large shop chains such as Walmart and Asda.
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Why does your motion sensor security light stay on all night?
Either the sensor is not working properly or you have enough motion such as trees swaying, etc. to cause the sensors to constantly activate the lights.
If you have two exterior lights on a switch and need one of them to be a motion censer?
There are two ways to do it. The easiest is just to put a built-in motion sensor on the one light. The switch would have to be on for the motion sensor to work. If you just want the motion sensor to work without a switch, you need to run unswitched power directly to the light.
In my office lights turn on automatically when I enter the room how does it know that I am in the room?
Most likely the room has some sort of motion sensor to tell if someone is present. A heat sensor can tell if a person is in the room by the heat generated by the human body. A sound sensor can respond to noise made by a person walking, talking or otherwise. Either will work. The triggered sensor can turn on the lights or anything else electrically. The lights are usually attached to some kind of timer so that if no activity is detected in the room for a while, the lights are turned off until the next time the sensor is triggered.
Why when it rains your motion lights stay on?
It usually means then your sensor is setup to high meaning that it senses things way to easy.
Will adding a motion sensor to a fluorescent lamp decrease the bulb life?
The motion sensor itself will not alter the bulb life, assuming it does not try to dim the fixture. The bulb life would be the same as if someone threw the switch each time the sensor turns on/off. From my experience, some motion sensors work poorly with florescent lights (CFLs or sometimes referred to as spiral bulbs). In my experience they flash, flicker, or stay dimly lit when the motion sensor has nothing in range. I do not know why. I put in an incandescent bulb and everything is fine. If you put a florescent bulb in and it works great then just leave it, it will have a long life. If it flashes or acts weird then, put in an old style incandescent or a halogen.
