[99cents]

I had a Maestro occ sensor that stayed all the time so, no problem I replace it. The new one also stays on.

Some background: This was a very difficult bathroom reno. The occ sensor is on a circuit protected by a dead front GFCI. On a normal breaker it worked fine. I needed to provide GFCI protection before the job was handed over to the client. It appears that the problem is related to the GFCI but I can't say for sure.

What say you gurus? Thanks .

 

[sbrn33]

I doubt that GFCI is causing it.

 

[99cents]

I doubt that GFCI is causing it.

So do I but that's the only change to the wiring that has been made.

 

[sbrn33]

One thing I have found with motion detectors is you need to buy a good quality MD or you will have noting but trouble.

 

[rewire]

remove the gfi and bypass it and see if the OCC sensor turns off.

 

[sbrn33]

Never ever bypass a GFCI. Ever

 

[Next72969]

Never ever bypass a GFCI. Ever

there was a thread here recently about the two electricians now in jail for negligent homicide. They removed that gfci at a hilton hotel or something like that

 

[rewire]

Never ever bypass a GFCI. Ever

why not it will be the fastest way to determine if it is the gfi

 

[99cents]

Never ever bypass a GFCI. Ever

For troubleshooting reasons when the client isn't even home? What, am I going to stand in the soaker tub, pour myself a free Remy Martin and stick a butter knife in a live receptacle?

 

[sparky402]

Is it a style that requires a neutral. If so it might be the gfi giving it problems. Ive had some that would work right because the ground wasnt hooked up yet

 

[99cents]

No, it doesn't require a neutral and there isn't enough draw on the ground to trip the GFCI.

 

[8V71]

Does it have a red sensitivity adjustment knob? Troubleshooting sez adjust it if light is staying on.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

What is the load type?

 

[local134gt]

Are you using CFL's and the occ sensor is not rated for use with them?

 

[99cents]

What is the load type?

Incandescent

 

[FrunkSlammer]

Incandescent

Well that's about as simple as they come!

Have you tried changing the sensitivity to low? What happens if you manually turn it off, does it come back on automatically without movement?