Closet Light Options

[FionaZuppa]

i need to add a closet light (coat closet). i can access ceiling easily to mount box for light but i didnt want to fish down a wall to add box for auto switch. anyone know of a wireless switch solution where the "sensor" is battery operated and the receiver is in ceiling or ceiling box?

 

[GoldDigger]

How about just adding a proximity sensor in a second ceiling box? Assuming you do not need manual override.

 

[Bill Annett]

I have never seen one but you may want to try this. Leviton 9863-SEN Compact Fluorescent Lampholder with Occupancy Sensor with 13W CFL Lamp and Lamp Guard. The ones with out the sensor works great in a closet.

Bill

 

[FionaZuppa]

the motion sensor (with auto off timer) is ideal, this way it can still go on when door is opened from the non-fully-closed position.

are there any can fixtures that include motion sensor ?? that would be ideal and cleanest install.

the Leviton item may just be the ticket.... thanks.

 

[GoldDigger]

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are there any can fixtures that include motion sensor ?? that would be ideal and cleanest install.

See post #3.....

 

[FionaZuppa]

See post #3.....

yes, that item is not a can, but may be ok for my use..... a can with sensor so that i could use LED flood would be perfect, etc....

 

[GoldDigger]

Missed the "can" part.
I can see some mechanical problems with building the sensor into a can. The sensor would have to be outside the lamp enclosure, making for a trim with a wart.

 

[FionaZuppa]

Missed the "can" part.
I can see some mechanical problems with building the sensor into a can. The sensor would have to be outside the lamp enclosure, making for a trim with a wart.

the pimple would be accepted as trade-off for functionality, etc. an Air Tight LED retro (with sensor) for a std can would be ideal. i am searching around...... might need to go with the dual ceiling box to get the clean look with LED that i am after.... thanks.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

i need to add a closet light (coat closet). i can access ceiling easily to mount box for light but i didnt want to fish down a wall to add box for auto switch. anyone know of a wireless switch solution where the "sensor" is battery operated and the receiver is in ceiling or ceiling box?

We just did something similar with a lutron Maestro switch we installed in the attic and then used the remote control in the living area. The Pico remotes can be used with a mounting plate and decora cover so it looks like a switch. No holes to cut.

 

[FionaZuppa]

the pico doesnt have sensor in it, and maestro requires its own box. i am leaning towards the occupancy type of devices, etc.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

the pico doesnt have sensor in it. i am leaning towards the occupancy type of devices, etc

They make ceiling sensors