MichaelF
New Member
Don't laugh (I'm, kidding, you can laugh). You all are infinitely smarter than I so I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but I have this lame-brain idea:
I want to use a motion-sensor outdoor light and wire it to an extension chord and place it in my garden. I would like it to trigger a door bell in the house so I know when the varmints are mowing through my garden, eating my hard-earned produce.
I don't know much, but I know this: when the motion-sensor is triggered it sends electricity to the light socket. How? I can't say. From my years building/remodeling houses, I also remember that doorbells are low-voltage. How low? I can't say for sure.
Anyway. This may well be the stupidest thing anyone has ever posted on this forum. If it is, I hope it was at least entertaining. If, however, this is something you think I could pull of and you're willing to help me pull it off, I will be your faithful friend forever.
Sincerely,
Michael who knows next to nothing in TN
I want to use a motion-sensor outdoor light and wire it to an extension chord and place it in my garden. I would like it to trigger a door bell in the house so I know when the varmints are mowing through my garden, eating my hard-earned produce.
I don't know much, but I know this: when the motion-sensor is triggered it sends electricity to the light socket. How? I can't say. From my years building/remodeling houses, I also remember that doorbells are low-voltage. How low? I can't say for sure.
Anyway. This may well be the stupidest thing anyone has ever posted on this forum. If it is, I hope it was at least entertaining. If, however, this is something you think I could pull of and you're willing to help me pull it off, I will be your faithful friend forever.
Sincerely,
Michael who knows next to nothing in TN