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    literman Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 3, 2008, 02:33 PM
    2 wire motion detector
    Does anyone know if there is a 2 wire exterior rated motion sensor available?
    No neutral wire available. 120 volts.
    Thanks
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    Sep 3, 2008, 02:44 PM
    Here's One:
    http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/2522.pdf
    I would shop around, (ebay?)
    This one doesn't have 2 blacks as mentioned on the other post, functions the same.
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    Sep 3, 2008, 03:47 PM
    An exterior motion detector typically goes at the light. How can there be no neutral?

    Are you replacing an exterior switch with it?
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    Sep 4, 2008, 04:29 AM
    I seen this other post about interior motion for light literman questioned, and was still thinking interior:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electr...ion-54441.html
    The interior ones will work with no neutral, they complete the circuit, they won't operate without a load to complete the circuit.
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