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Motion sensor switch for my laundry room

14 years ago

I have a fluorescent ceiling light in my laundry room and it is controlled by two switches, one next to each door to the room. I want to put in a motion sensor switch so that the light comes on whenever we enter the room. Can someone tell me what switch to get? Is there one that is a 3-pole switch that will control a fluorescent fixture? I talked to someone at Leviton (who didn't seem that sharp)and he told me I'd need to replace both switches with motion sensor ones. I'm not sure that is necessary? If that is the case, I'll skip the project.

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