Re: Should be simple but never is, help pls

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

X10 makes a hardwired motion detector in two flavors. It's packaged with
a pair of floodlights but can be removed and used with any lights you
like. The X10 brand is less sophisticated than the Leviton branded
version which lets you set them all to the same code and motion detected
at one sensor will then turn on lights connected to the other sensors.
http://tinyurl.com/bvp52 will take you there but order from
www.worthdist.com to get it for $47.


From:E. Lee Dickinson
lee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> Replace the switches with scene-capable switches, such as
> togglelincs. Get some motion detectors, wire them up to a
> programmable security panel which speaks X10, like a caddx or an elk.
>
> Also, you could convert some battery-powered X10 motion detectors to
> hardwired (solder to the battery terminals), and save yourself the
> security system interface.
>
> Anyone know of a hardwired X10 motion detector? I don't.
>
>
> "No" <no@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:dgmNe.5032$AH.3304590@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Hello - I would like to install motion detectors on all 4 sides of my
>> house. These motion detectors should only operate dusk to dawn. When
>> motion is sensed on any of the 4 detectors it should trigger all 5
>> lighting circuits to turn on (Or selectable circuits).
>>
>> I do not care if its X10 or any other command type solution. I can
>> probably run low voltage wire to each switch or light if necessary.
>>
>> I do not want batteries in the loop. If a switch replacement is
>> required it must be a toggle style, not a decora style. Dimming is
>> not important, lights are incandescent.
>>
>> I also want the system to be robust and reliable.
>>
>> Any suggestions where to look? I've been to smarthome and cant seem
>> to find what I need/want.