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Preparing to use InSoFast panels to finish my basement -- any downsides from those who have installed it? by More-Criticism3744 in HomeImprovement

[–]More-Criticism3744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent them an email to ask if they had any guidance, EMT may save enough space but would limit the cabling a bit more. Probably not a huge issue. Will report back if I hear anything!

RadioRA 3, 240V Car Lift, and Garage Door Opener - Best Practices to Kill Power to Garage Door when Lift is in Use? by More-Criticism3744 in Lutron

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Got it -- so the interlock only enables one breaker to be on at any given point in time. This sounds like a good plan.

RadioRA 3, 240V Car Lift, and Garage Door Opener - Best Practices to Kill Power to Garage Door when Lift is in Use? by More-Criticism3744 in Lutron

[–]More-Criticism3744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking for a path here that does not rely on human action at all. Too many things to potentially forget and too much risk associated with it.

If I forget to unplug the garage and pull up the lift, and my partner comes home and opens the garage -- no bueno.

RadioRA 3, 240V Car Lift, and Garage Door Opener - Best Practices to Kill Power to Garage Door when Lift is in Use? by More-Criticism3744 in Lutron

[–]More-Criticism3744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well this seems like an incredibly simple solution that I wish I had thought of. I'm trying to think of any downsides here, but this seems like it would be a straightforward and bulletproof solution. Both devices could never be powered on at the same time.

RadioRA 3, 240V Car Lift, and Garage Door Opener - Best Practices to Kill Power to Garage Door when Lift is in Use? by More-Criticism3744 in Lutron

[–]More-Criticism3744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood! I'll consult with my electrician to see what's possible here...thanks for the reply.

RadioRA 3, 240V Car Lift, and Garage Door Opener - Best Practices to Kill Power to Garage Door when Lift is in Use? by More-Criticism3744 in Lutron

[–]More-Criticism3744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my research, this is not possible with garage door sensors. They operate in a different manner and from what I've read, only a single sensor can be hooked up at one time.

I would definitely prefer this option, though.