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Electrical Question: How can I use a motion sensor to control my outdoor landscape lights?

This electrical question came from: Matt in Minnesota.

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Thanks for your electrical question Matt.

Using a Motion Sensor to Control Landscape Lighting

Application: Landscape Lighting Control.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best installed by a Licensed Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience and ability to work with tools.
Precaution: Identify the landscape lighting circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Notice: Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

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