Connect closet lights to a pressure activated switch

An easy way to make sure the lights are out
A light switch mounted in a closet door jamb guarantees that lights are on only when the door is open. Once the door is closed, the switch is activated and the lights go out. The switches are convenient, and they guarantee that lights won't be left on for days at a time.

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Lighting and Phantom Loads

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