Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, 15A-White
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| Leviton IPP15-1LW Decora Manual-On Occupancy Sensor, Single Pole, 3-Way or More Applications, 180-Degree Field of View, 15A-White |
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| Manufacturer: Leviton |
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| List Price: $37.50 |
| Sale Price: $26.50 |
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Levitons IPP15-1L Decora Manual-ON Occupancy Sensor acts like a standard wall switch and complies with the California Title 24 Residential Lighting Standards for 2005. It has the added energy savings benefit that if you forget to turn the lights OFF, the lights will turn OFF automatically if motion is not detected within the coverage area. The Manual-ON Occupancy Sensor can be used in a variety of residential applications. Four optional manual adjustments for delayed-OFF time settings maximize energy savings: 30 seconds (for walking test), 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes. LED Indicator Light flashes when sensor detects motion to verify detection is active. Unit can be used for 120V lighting. Compatibile with both electronic and magnetic ballasts or 1/2 HP loads. Relay switches at zero crossing point of the AC power curve to ensure maximum contact life and compatibility with electronic ballasts. Fits in standard wallbox and replaces single-pole wall switch, 3-Way operation when used with IPP0R Series Remote Sensor or Vizia Switch Remote. Requires a neutral (white) wire connection. UL Listed and CSA Certified, complies with California Title 24 2005 Energy Code and FCC regulations. Five-Year Limited warranty.
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Product Details |
- Manual-on automatic off operation in accordance with California Title 24 2005 requirements
- 180-degree field of view and 900-square-foot of coverage are perfect for use in bathrooms or basements or garages and a variety of other residential areas
- Low-profile design eliminates an obtrusive scanning device look
- Convenient push-button provides manual on/off light switching at any time
- LED indicator light flashes when sensor detects motion to verify detection is active
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 Great switch, allows for Title-24 compliance. |
| Review Date: August 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Senecal, Livermore, CA USA |
Before I begin, let me say that if you're going to do any sort of wiring project it's up to you to learn about applicable codes and regulations, from reliable sources. Do the job right. Get the needed permits and inspections. Get an electrician, if you have to.
I live in Alameda County, California, where we have to be Title 24 compliant. According to the city permit desk, and as I understand it, Title 24 dictates that all lighting in bedrooms etc. needs to be energy efficient. It also indicates that for a lighting fixture to be considered "energy efficient" it cannot be possible to easily swap out the efficient bulbs (LED, CFL, etc.) with something less efficient (incandescent). The upshot is that currently most of the lighting fixtures you purchase at the major home improvement centers cannot be legally installed in your home. Why? Because it's possible to remove the CFLs that come with the fixture, and use incandescent bulbs.
Fortunately, there's a way. Title 24 also indicates that any lighting fixture can be used if it is either (1) on a dimmer, or (2) on a manual-on occupancy sensor.
My wife and I were selecting ceiling fan/light fixtures for installation in our home. When I found out about Title 24 from the city permit desk, I was worried because the ceiling fan/light combos my wife had purchased at the local home improvement store were not Title 24 compliant (nothing they sold was), and she really wanted *those* fans and lights.
This switch saved the project. I purchased several of them, and wired them to the fan's light kits. This made the whole thing compliant, and they passed inspection. Installation of the switch is easy--just make sure to read the directions. Be aware that the switch takes up more space (volume) in the box than a regular toggle-type switch, so if your box is crowded you may have to install a larger box. Also, as this is an occupancy sensor it needs to be able to "see" most of the room to work as intended. Again, this is a *manual-on* occupancy sensor switch. The only way to turn the light on is to push the button. It will turn off automatically if no movement is detected for a period of time (so don't sit too still!).
The switches are nice. They don't really stand out, and after a few days we forgot all about them. The button has an LED on it, which makes it easy to find the switch in the dark. They seem to be well-built, so unless you're really whacking the button, it should last a while.
One more thing to be aware of: even when the switch is "off" there is still voltage on the hot switched wire. It's probably very low current (I didn't touch it to find out!) as it's not enough to light the lights. |
Pricy, but unique enough to warrant it
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| Review Date: November 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Holman, SoJo, Utah, USA |
| I purchased these for a bathroom & hallway in which my 'tween boys constantly leave the lights on. I like the fact that it cannot be left on indefinitely without occasional motion and it has to be turned on each time. It also acts as a timer in the bathroom -- I told my son who likes long showers, when the lights go out, his shower time is up. Very nice. For the hallway, which has 2 switches in 3-way, I had to buy another Leviton switch (the VZ0SR) to get it to work, but that wasn't a big deal. These are perfect if you want manual control each time vs. auto on, which these do not do. Leviton & Cooper both make cheaper versions for automatic-on functionality. Of course, their cheaper versions do not let you use CFLs, which have electronic ballasts, so you get what you pay for. I am running mostly CFLs with these two and they work perfectly. That is definitely a plus that pays you back for the extra $$ you will pay for these. |
How this thing is suppose to work
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| Review Date: September 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Anthony, California |
This is an excellent energy saving device. I just installed one in our common rest room in the main floor. It functions like a normal switch with manual on/off but it shuts off when there is no motion detected by the sensor for a certain time frame base on your preference.
One reviewer wrote that he is disappointed that it doesn't turn on by itself whenever motion is detected. This is not that kind of switch. Who would want a switch that turns on each time it detected a motion even on broad daylight. If you are looking for a motion activated switch for certain application such as your always-dark basement then this is not for you. But if you are looking for a switch that turns off the light whenever somebody forgets to do so, then this is perfect! Five star for the great idea. |
Yes! it works for my flourescents!!
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| Review Date: December 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Panico, Austin, Texas |
| I am very happy with this sensor. I tried a few different ones I bought from Lowes and Home Depot but they would not work with the flourescent lights in my garage. It costs a little more than those Lowes and Home Depot ones but it sure beats changing out the lighting fixtures. |
Auto Off 1,800watt Switch
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| Review Date: April 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Patrk71, Texas |
| Worked fine, but I needed an electrician to get the wiring right. Good instructions, just not enough knowledge on my part. Set 2 in a gang switch for 5 150W ceiling floods. Good equipment. |
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