Best design for carport lighting control

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JoeNorm

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I have a high-end client with a new carport. We are installing LED strip along the whole stone perimeter for accent lighting that also will help illuminate the space.

I am wondering what the best way to switch the lighting would be? The simplistic would be a photo-cell right? But when they are not there(most of the time) those lights are still working overnight for no reason.

Would a motion sensor make sense here? There would have to be two, one higher on the drive catch the approach and the other at the carport to come on when people are moving close by.

Any suggestions if you have done something similar?
 
I also think motion sensing is a good idea. I you can't find a pair that will work together, you could try using a pair of relays to parallel the outputs.
 
JoeNorm said:
I have a high-end client with a new carport. We are installing LED strip along the whole stone perimeter for accent lighting that also will help illuminate the space.

I am wondering what the best way to switch the lighting would be? The simplistic would be a photo-cell right? But when they are not there(most of the time) those lights are still working overnight for no reason.

Would a motion sensor make sense here? There would have to be two, one higher on the drive catch the approach and the other at the carport to come on when people are moving close by.

Any suggestions if you have done something similar?
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Integrate lighting into smart home system possible as high end clients?
 
Timer switch? Or time clock hidden?
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JoeNorm said:
I am wondering what the best way to switch the lighting would be? The simplistic would be a photo-cell right? But when they are not there(most of the time) those lights are still working overnight for no reason.
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High end client and they are worried about how much it costs to keep the lights on?? Put them on photocontrols and let them be on every night whether they are there or not. A dark house is a great way to advertise "hey, nobodies home. Come on in!".

-Hal
 
hbiss said:
High end client and they are worried about how much it costs to keep the lights on?? Put them on photocontrols and let them be on every night whether they are there or not. A dark house is a great way to advertise "hey, nobodies home. Come on in!".

-Hal
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They are not worried. I was just considering the lifespan of the lights and driver. But you're right, probably not something to be concerned with
 
Residential. 2020NEC 210.70(C) clarification is light required in a equipment room or closer. And is a Hall light outside of the equipment room are closets sufficient to meet codes.
 
Residential. 2020NEC 210.70(C) clarification is lighting required in a equipment, airhandler room or closet, or the light in a hall way good for code???
 
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