Re: Retrofitting existing floodlights

[Jim Thompson <NotValidForEmail@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 7 Nov 2005 09:59:38 -0800, "cmc" <colinmc@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>As a newbie to the world of home automation, I have what may be a basic
>question.
>
>In back of my home I have three dual floodlights (with two 75w lamps in
>each) which are switched on and off at a switch inside the house.
>
>Is it possible to add a motion sensor to the system so that these
>floodlights would become "security lights". If so, what would I need to
>purchase and could I, with my minimal skills, do the installation
>myself? Would I replace the exsiting switch with something else?

Depends on how they are wired.

If the wiring has the power come to the fixture first, then routes
down to a switch, it should be a piece-a-cake.

Is the switch outside or inside?  Where would the motion sensor need
to be located?

                                        ...Jim Thompson
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