[Shop-talk] Update: Remote electric meter readout

[Steven Trovato]

Problem with the switch type occupancy sensors is that many of my 
switches don't really point at where the occupant (me) will be.  I 
think there are some ceiling mount types.  Perhaps that would be a possibility.

-Steve

At 03:31 PM 10/27/2007, Michael Lye wrote:
>A lot of the "occupancy sensor" type switches have exactly this
>feature with the benefit that they will sense if you're in the space
>and not turn of the lights until some time after you've left. Search
>for that term and you'll find many types that might meet your needs.
>Some have the feature that they require you to manually turn the
>light on but the light will go out automatically and be ready for the
>next time you want to turn it on. Others go on and off automatically.
>Prices vary but residential units aren't too expensive. They just
>replace the usual wall switch with a motion detector switch.