To use as an automatic stairwell light what kind of timer would I use?
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Use a motion sensor 3 way switch that will come on when someone approaches the top or bottom of the stairwell. It will stay on as long as movement is detected.
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If you're not worried about the "safety" aspect, I've plugged mine into the same kind of timer I use for the lights when I'm on vacation. However, mine is really old, so I don't know if the electronic timer ones will go on for a pre-specified time at a pre-specified setting or if you have to set that info at the moment you power it on.
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Iwould think Lowes would have such a device, probably called a "time delay" switch. There are also motion detector switches that come on with movement and the amount of time it stays on is adjustable.
263822
It has a timer function, but probably shouldn't be used for that. There is no specific time alarm
364897
Model number 155 has an automatic 20 minute timer. Check out ASIN B000ZHJS0G.
1120877
The room has to be very dark. No lights outside lights should be no problem if you use a translucent curtain or shade. The light needs to be facing the shade so it can iliuminate the shade. Timer is ok if you leave the switch in the always in position.
544629
This one has the soft push button, so it would probably not work with a timer.
1036086
I went to Intermatic and this is their response. The timer has a battery for backup in case of a power outage. It only draws a trace amount of power off the hot wires and completes the circuit through the lighting, so it does not require a neutral connection. This timer will work on Inc/Flor/CFL/ LED. The battery will last up to 2 yrs.
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Since there is no on/off switch, you would need to have something that can turn it on/off at the wall socket on a timer. If you have that, then it might work.
2157885
You need an external timer to place the light fixture on a timed on/off cycle. If you use one of the Ramp Timers you can also program in a sunrise/sunset feature.
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I bought one for the stairway but the light goes off when I reach the last two steps. They are the steps I fell on going down. The light only stays on for 10 seconds. So I purchased another one that goes on just before the light up the stairs goes off. The second light helps to ensure you have light for the complete steps.
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This device is actually a motion sensor that runs on +5vdc (can be supplied by the Raspberry Pi or Arduino). When motion is detected it can give a logic level "HI" pulse output back to the host, signaling the presence of motion. There are a couple of jumpers and adjustable potentiometers on the card that I assume can be used for sensitivity, I have not tried to figure them out yet. I use my device to signal motion at the top and bottom of my staircase and the output then turns on in sequence the LED strip lights that are on each stair tread to light up the stairs. If going down the one at the top turns them on and then once at the bottom the bottom sensor turns them off. Reverse the sequence if at the bottom of the stairs and going up.
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Yes we have ours on a timer, but it can be setup for a standard switched light.
2239538
I'm not sure, as we do not use ours on a timer. Sorry if this isn't helpful.
1695793
I think that the LED stays on for app 20 sec.. We cannot program. There is no switch or adjusting tool. Only motion sensor will turn the light on. It will stay on as Long as your motion is kept detected. I love this light. We do not have to keep the light on the steps. Very bright. I will order more.
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Sorry---I can't answer this question regarding the unit timer, as I have mine set up for continuous use, as I have floodlights plugged into mine, which have their own built in motion detector for on/off functions & daylight off function. It has been very reliable so far, & the remote has worked flawlessly, when I wish to manually turn my floodlights on or off. Mine is mounted out of direct weather, underneath a raised porch, & the remote has worked from inside the house, through walls & floor with no problem.
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I used a timer with my lights. It doesnt come with it. You will have to get one from your local hardware, home depot or lowes.