DS basement lights

[Dona40]

Leaving them on all the time is ok for LED, but incandescents could melt down the fixture if left on indefinitely, not to mention the rather excessive resultant parasitic load. Ive converted most of mine to LED but will have to check them and make sure they are all LED. Then Ill probably do this too as rodents are always a concern. For now I treat them all to a little Decon but Id prefer to discontinue this practice.

Definitely on the LED's. I also have some of the electronic deterrents down there. Haven't had an issue since I started the practice. I'm not real worried about current draw as it's miniscule.

 

[Rich W.]

which electronic deterrent do you use?

 

[Ken C]

We had the same issue initially. Found one door switch with a loose bracket causing it to be mis-aligned. These switches function by providing a ground for the light circuit in the same fashion as many cars use to activate interior lights when the door is opened.

 

[Dona40]

which electronic deterrent do you use?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFXVRMT/?tag=rvf01-20

These seem to work pretty well. I have one under the hood of each of my vehicles.
I also have a couple 110 versions that just plug into a wall socket that I picked up at an Ace hardware store. They both seem to do the trick.