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> When I enter the room I switch lights on, when I leave the room I switch lights off. There have been more than a few times in the last month where my hands w
by humanrebar 9y ago
> When I enter the room I switch lights on, when I leave the room I switch lights off.
There have been more than a few times in the last month where my hands were disgusting enough (pets, kids, etc.) that touching light switches, knobs, etc. meant I had to retrace my steps with cleaning supplies.
- mpol 9y agoYou still have elbows, a nose and a chin to switch the light on/off. And how do you use a remote with greasy hands? You have to clean that afterwards.
- humanrebar 9y agoI use them when I can, but motion sensors in public bathrooms don't have this issue. Well designed public bathrooms don't require you to touch anything in the room. A similar setup at home would be beneficial to households prone to biohazards, which most are in different seasons of life.
- mpol 9y agoI can understand that for a public restroom the motion sensors are a good addition. For a home setup, what do you do when you sit in the couch, or at your desk. Do you wave to the sensor every five minutes, just to leave the light on? I cannot imagine I would ever want that.
- humanrebar 9y agoWell people can do what they like, but I'd enjoy the public restroom setup in my bathroom, especially if it is a half bathroom (toilet and sink but no shower or tub). It probably makes sense in kitchens, garages, and utility rooms. Living rooms and bedrooms shouldn't run on motion sensors, at least not always.
- tachyoff 9y agoBoth flat and regular light switches allow for the use of elbows or, in a pinch, noses.