Motion sensor switches.

ccphil55 · 04-27-10, 01:04 PM

I have recently become the maintenance guy. All of the bathrooms have switches in them that some people don't turn off, so we are looking at putting in motion switches. I always thought a motion switch is a motion switch; however, i find that there are vacancy, occupancy, infrared passive, some active forms. I need a crash course on whats what because prices range from about $20 to $65 a switch.

My application: The public restrooms that are from 8'x8' to 8'x12'. They are a single toilet and sink setup with 3 15w cfl's above the sink.

Any help would be greatly appreicated.

04-27-10, 01:04 PM	#1
ccphil55 Lurking Renovator Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Motion sensor switches. I have recently become the maintenance guy. All of the bathrooms have switches in them that some people don't turn off, so we are looking at putting in motion switches. I always thought a motion switch is a motion switch; however, i find that there are vacancy, occupancy, infrared passive, some active forms. I need a crash course on whats what because prices range from about $20 to $65 a switch. My application: The public restrooms that are from 8'x8' to 8'x12'. They are a single toilet and sink setup with 3 15w cfl's above the sink. Any help would be greatly appreicated.