Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton PR150-1LW 500W, Single Pole, 150 Degrees, 350 sq. ft. Passive Infrared Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor, Residential Grade, White
Customer Review: Very little about this switch seems to work well.
Summary: 1 Stars
I have the PR180, which is the expanded 180 degree sensor. The only thing that seems to work consistently on this is the manual switch at the bottom. It does indeed turn it permanently off or permanently on. The problems begin when you set it to the middle Auto setting.
After playing with the Time setting, I found that turning it all the way up to ALMOST the maximum kept it on for 30 seconds. One more click adjustment and it immediately went up to 15 minutes, as it advertises. I couldn't find any setting between 30 seconds and 15 minutes after repeated trials. I left it at 30 seconds and tested it about five times, then gave up. I left the room. Ten minutes later, the light was still on. It can't seem to make up its mind.
The other downside is, about 3 out of 4 times, the light will go off while you're still in the room (in this case, it's a bathroom). When the light goes off, you can sit there and flail your arms and body and the sensor will not detect motion and turn the light back on. I've sat there for upwards of two minutes trying to get it to go back on and it never does, until I reset it with the manual switch at the bottom. All of this is with the Light Level Adjustment setting turned all the way to the maximum setting. If I turn it down at all, the sensor never detects anything, ever.
Everyone in our family has gotten so frustrated with it, we all just use the manual switch on the bottom to turn the light on and off. I do NOT recommend this switch at all. It was the cheapest motion detection light switch in the store, and it's clear why. It's a poor product.
Customer Review: For the right application, I don't see all the negativity...
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not saying all the reviews are incorrect, but this switch is not all that bad.
Typically, whether you are working with z-wave, motion sensors and such flourescent is just a bad idea in general. I read all these bad reviews on all these devices and whether the manufacturer tells you it's o.k. or not you just need to accept the good ol' incadescent.
Also, with some of the reviews I don't think some realized that there are dials behind the decorative plate that can control the time and sensitivity to existing light levels.
They will not work in pitch black unless you are right in front of it. If you need that spend much more on an infrared one.
They do only sense motion at or above the location of the sensor. It's not good if you have children shorter than the switch, but it is good if you have pets.
Those aren't negative points, they are just things to take into consideration.
I've found they work great for walk-in closets, laundry rooms, bathrooms, stairways and garages. When used in the right environment I've found them much more reliable than the competion. Their timers react the same length everytime and don't get hung up. There is a green light on the front that flashes whenever it senses activity and I've had no problem with distance in any normal sized room.
Customer Review: Bad Product
Summary: 1 Stars
NEGATIVES:
- doesn't work with modern CFL's
- misnamed, should not be called an occupancy sensor. Does not sense occupancy; rather senses motion only, stop moving and the light switches off
- adjusting to compensate (add time delay) improves a bit but defeats energy conservation savings by holding the light on longer when you leave the room!
- wastes energy, light always comes on when entering when otherwise you may not have (quick in/out)and stays on after leaving (adjustable)
- privacy, night window blinds may be open when you enter after a shower (though the neighbours may enjoy the show, or not)
POSITIVES:
- none
Flawed concept. Far better to design a switch with auto turn-off only. Make it look and act like a normal manual switch that must be turned on (but will turn off if left on accidently). Have a narrow sensor preset to switch off after 15 minutes of no movement. Now that would be true energy saver.
Customer Review: Little Competition.....
Summary: 3 Stars
There are not too many readily available Occupancy Sensors.
So this is about the only product I could find for a reasonable price at the local hardware store or online.
My main gripe is that like advertised here, it says it works with fluorescent and Incandescent. But thats certainly misleading as it only works with magnetic ballast fluorescent lights.
Not the newer, fast on, electronic balast lights.
(Magnetics are usually the long ones that flicker before turning on.)
So if your like me and looking to add to the savings by using with a typical screw in flurecent bulb, you will be out of luck.
As it will either flicker when turned off, or not turn on at all.
Leviton apparently has a sensor which will work with electronic ballast lights, but its way way way more expensive, and nearly impossible to find to say the least.
im just disapointed.
Customer Review: So far, so good... (no neutral wire required)
Summary: 4 Stars
I had bought another model in my local store that required a neutral wire. I didn't know anything about it, and my installation at home has only 2 wires + ground wire.
I did some research and found this Leviton PR150. I bought at my local store also and the installation was a breeze.
It's working fine for the moment with my fixture that has 3 spotlights.
I can't tell about the durability yet (I hope it doesn't break as some others experienced).
I wouldn't use the button to turn the lights on/off manually (frequently) because I don't think it would last. And also the controls to set the time it stays on and the lighting are not so easy to set. It takes some time to have it fine tuned. (I still don't have the lighting tuned up).
So far, I didn't experience the flaws from other customers.