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LED or CFL flickering with motion sensor in circuit

Chod74

May 20, 2020
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I have in wall motion sensor. I put in a 2x2 LED panel and light works great when turned on. Problem is when on for motion detector, its 1/2 as bright and some what flickers. Any ideas..could a newer switch that is for LED solve problem
 

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It is likely that either the reduced current consumption of the LED panel, or the unusual power factor of some LED drivers is causing your problem.

Getting a motion sensor that explicitly stated it is suitable for LED bulbs may help, but it's not certain.
 

Bluejets

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Some motion sensors, especially the lower end market type ( el-cheapos) are triac output and do not lend themselves to LED requirements.
Whereas other more expensive units use relay out so doesn't really matter a toss what connects to it as long as the LED has the correct drivers.
 
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