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Russ941
Jan 25, 2010, 10:06 PM
I have 20 fluorescent light fixtures controlled by 4 motion detectors triggering a 20 amp relay. The detectors red trigger wires are all connected parallel to the relays coil. How come I keep frying my motion detectors. I've tried several different brand of detectors.
Sometimes the system will function for a few weeks.

Stratmando
Jan 26, 2010, 07:29 AM
The Motions need to be on the same circuit, If they were powered from different circuits, particularilly the opposite phase, I would see a problem.
I don't see the relay causing the problem as it surely draws less than 1 Motion can handle.
Can you verify they are on same circuit? Do they all go out?