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    Bosconermal Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 16, 2010, 07:20 PM
    Motion sensor light switch
    I have installed 2 or 3 motion sensor light switches in two different locations in my house and all have failed after a while. They continue to work as regular switches, but the motion-sensitive feature stops working. Could there be any problems with the house wiring that causes this?
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    Jan 17, 2010, 05:00 AM
    No, as long as it was installed per the instructions. The most popular instruction ignored is do not connect when live, shut off the circuit before connecting a device such as this.

    Probably just more junk Made in China.

    Try using something Made in USA, such as:

    Sensor Switch, Inc.
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    Jan 17, 2010, 10:29 PM

    Nice answer mr russell!!
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