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<\/a>One of the biggest drawbacks in years past was the use in commercial bathrooms.\u00a0 If a bathroom stall was in use, the partitions would block the sensor from\u00a0detecting that\u00a0there was an occupant in the restroom, and the lights may turn out while the bathroom is still in use.\u00a0 Often perople would find themselves waving a hand over the stall door to try and activate the sensor again.\u00a0\u00a0 This problem has been rectified with the creation of a “Nocc Sensor”, or Noise and Heat Activated Switch.\u00a0 The Nocc Sensor has a decibel rated noise sensor capable of detecting so much as a murmur or footstep, preventing it from turning off even if direct view of an occupant is blocked.<\/p>\nWhere should you use an Occupancy Sensor?<\/h4>\n
Residential:\u00a0 Occupancy sensors should be used in areas that are not normally occupied for extended periods of time.\u00a0\u00a0 Use of an occupancy sensor in a Bathroom, Closet, Garage, Laundry Room and other low use areas can provide added sensor of luxury with hands free switching as well as ensuring non priority lights do not remain on when not in use.\u00a0 Children often leave these lights on, so the use of the occupancy sensor corrects bad habits affordably.<\/p>\n
Commercial:\u00a0 We recommend a (2) Visit Rule.\u00a0 Besides Bathrooms which are an almost given in a commercial building, the two visit rule is the best way to judge Occ Sensor usage.\u00a0\u00a0 How this rule works is simple.\u00a0\u00a0 Perform a walk through inspection of your facility.\u00a0 If you enter a space, room or area that lights are on and no one is occupying that space at any two given times during your walk through, it is likely a great place to install an occupancy sensor.\u00a0 Primary considerations should be placed\u00a0in:<\/p>\n
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- Independent Offices where the user works in and out regularly<\/li>\n
- Warehouse Isles and Back Room Areas<\/li>\n
- Conference, Meeting Rooms<\/li>\n
- Storage or Supply Areas<\/li>\n
- Bathrooms<\/li>\n
- Stair Wells and Corridors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How much electricity is saved by an occupancy sensor?<\/h4>\n
Saving electricity by use of an occupancy sensor is very hard to calculate precisely, but should result in a 50%-90% reduction in usage.\u00a0 The following example should help you understand the principle.\u00a0 If a bathroom uses (3) 2×4 fluorescent fixtures is left on during an 8 hour day, the cost of electricity is approximately $112.93 per year.\u00a0 By installing an Occupancy Sensor (Average cost $30.00) the lights in the bathroom may be cut down to as low as 1.5 hours per day.\u00a0 The resulting savings would be $91.76 per year.\u00a0 Times an average switch life of 10 years is equal to a positive cash flow of $917.60.\u00a0\u00a0 Return on investment is an average of 4.2 months.\u00a0 By using Occupancy sensors in multiple areas, a business can reduce its electricity expenses measurably.<\/p>\n
For more information on using Occupancy Sensors <\/a>\u00a0view our website\u00a0 or call\u00a0Synergy Lighting<\/a> for a free consultation<\/a> and walk through.<\/p>\n
Phone: (941)-756-4844<\/p>\n
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