Lutron Motion Sensor Light Switch No Ground

Lutron now offers maestro occupancy vacancy sensor switches in passive infrared pir or dual technology sensing models.

Lutron motion sensor light switch no ground.

Hi i have already installed a lutron maestro sensor single. This was found out with an electrician when i asked them to install lutron maestro but it would not power on since there was no ground to connect it to. I do not have a ground wire though the conduit should act as a ground when properly done and no neutral as this sensor does not have one either. Motion sensors require power both hot and neutral plus the wires going to the light.

They can t simply replace an existing switch unless there is power in the switch box. So what do i do. Conserve energy and automate the lights in your home with the maestro occupancy sensor switch from lutron electronics. No ground wire and trying to hook up motion sensor switch to light.

My house was built in early 1950 s and all electrical switches do not have a ground. I only have a wire to the light and to the breaker. Let lutron s maestro occupancy sensor switch turn the lights on and off for you. A regular switch works just fine but the occupancy switch does not.

Both technologies provide coverage for major minor and fine motion making either option ideal for most residential and commercial applications. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. If there are only two wires connected to the switch and nothing else in the switch box it is not powered. Ran ground wire directly from panel to switch for a answered by a verified electrician.

Lutron motion sensors easily replace any switch in about 15 minutes for hands free light control and energy savings.