Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
Customer Review: Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade,
Summary: 5 Stars
Great invention! I put one in each of my son's bedroom, the bathroom, the hallway and the laundry room. I figure we'll save their cost in the first year only. No more yelling at them to turn off the light as well, it makes for a much more peaceful house as Review: Levition Motion Detector SwitchesSummary: 5 Stars The hardwired installation went well. Making the time & sensitivity adjustments were simple. I just followed the enclosed instructions.
Customer Review: For the right application, I don't see all the negativity...
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not saying all the reviews are incorrect, but this switch is not all that bad.
Typically, whether you are working with z-wave, motion sensors and such flourescent is just a bad idea in general. I read all these bad reviews on all these devices and whether the manufacturer tells you it's o.k. or not you just need to accept the good ol' incadescent.
Also, with some of the reviews I don't think some realized that there are dials behind the decorative plate that can control the time and sensitivity to existing light levels.
They will not work in pitch black unless you are right in front of it. If you need that spend much more on an infrared one.
They do only sense motion at or above the location of the sensor. It's not good if you have children shorter than the switch, but it is good if you have pets.
Those aren't negative points, they are just things to take into consideration.
I've found they work great for walk-in closets, laundry rooms, bathrooms, stairways and garages. When used in the right environment I've found them much more reliable than the competion. Their timers react the same length everytime and don't get hung up. There is a green light on the front that flashes whenever it senses activity and I've had no problem with distance in any normal sized room.
Customer Review: So far, so good... (no neutral wire required)
Summary: 4 Stars
I had bought another model in my local store that required a neutral wire. I didn't know anything about it, and my installation at home has only 2 wires + ground wire.
I did some research and found this Leviton PR150. I bought at my local store also and the installation was a breeze.
It's working fine for the moment with my fixture that has 3 spotlights.
I can't tell about the durability yet (I hope it doesn't break as some others experienced).
I wouldn't use the button to turn the lights on/off manually (frequently) because I don't think it would last. And also the controls to set the time it stays on and the lighting are not so easy to set. It takes some time to have it fine tuned. (I still don't have the lighting tuned up).
So far, I didn't experience the flaws from other customers.
Customer Review: Very flexible unit
Summary: 4 Stars
Like all things technical, there is a continuum from easy to use w/ limited functionality, to greatly expanded functionality w/ a steeper learning curve. You can't design a house in PC Paint, but autocad is more complex to use.
I used this in a very limited space in the pantry. It faces directly towards the refrigerator, 5" away. I walk in totally to the side of it, and it looses track of me when I pass the refrigerator. I've been able to adjust it so that it turns on and stays on while I'm filling the coffee machine or something.
I love the application, because my hands are full at least 75% of the time I go in our out of this room!