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  1. M

    Transformer/Driver for 12v DC PIR motion sensors

    Hi, I'm a newbie on this site and am working on a 12v garden lighting project. I will have 12v led lights along a path with a PIR sensor at each end of the path. Either of the PIR sensors will trigger the lights via a 12v relay. The PIR sensors will not be on the light circuit but on their own...
  2. M

    Can anyone recommend exterior led wall light, daylight and motion sensing with low/high light settings

    In the past I could find exterior wall lighta, mains powered, which would only come on at low intensity during hours of darkness and would switch to high intensity on detecting motion. The company I used no longer makes this model. Unbelieveably I am finding it near impossible to locate a like...
  3. B

    Eaton Green Motion Home charge point

    Anyone have any experience, good, bad or indifferent of Eaton Green Motion Home charge points? I've been asked about these, so I'd like to give the impression that I know a little of what I'm talking about.
  4. P

    How to wire two PIR motion sensors together to activate only on double trigger ?

    Dear All, I have a very old Scantronic alarm system that unlike modern systems does not detect resistance values (no resistors in PIRs or in zones) but activates when the Normally Closed contacts become open. The PIRs are wired with 4 core +ve -ve NC and Com Is it possible to wire two PIRs...
  5. J

    DIY outside motion sensor

    Hello all. Just looking for others opinion on this set up. From what I remember my outdoor motion sensor light is hooked up from an indoor receptacle. I added a light switch as well to reset/ turn off the outdoor light. All are on a 15 amp circuit. My question is that is this set up ok? I...
  6. G

    Can I replace 3-way toggles with 3-way motion switches?

    Hi, I have two 3-way toggle switches by the opposite sides in my garage. Is it possible to replace both of them with motion sensors? Thank you. .grig
  7. L

    Add motion sensor to one light in bathroom

    Hi, Some advice would be appreciated… I have 4 downlights in the bathroom and want to add a motion sensor to turn on just one if everything is off. If I turn on the light switch I want all 4 to come on until it’s turned off again. Thanks, Shane
  8. B

    Control two fixtures with one motion sensor

    Hello. Please view attached images. I'd like some advice on having the motion sensor control both the light and fan. How should these wires be wired?
  9. O

    Motion Sensor Switch

    My 4 year old son won't go to bed without the light being left on and insists his door is closed when I leave. When the door is opened later to turn the light off he frequently wakes him up. I wanted to put a motion sensor light in his room if possible by replacing the existing light switch...
  10. J

    2x motion sensor wall lights on one switch

    On either side of my front door is a motion sensor wall light - it looks like both lights operate from one light switch inside the house. The problem is only one of the sensor lights is responding to movement and switching on and off. The other light does not light up but clearly there is power...
  11. N

    Motion pir light dilemma

    Helloo Cannot get a 3core to the light from the switch...can you buy built in pir internal light's ? Examples would be great
  12. M

    Bypass PIR Motion Sensor for Earth in Clean Manner

    I’ve got a basic PIR motion sensor that I’m wiring into my garage just before the ceiling light. I’ve fitted it all fine and it works, however the light fitting requires an earth but the sensor doesn’t have a space for it in its terminal blocks. This is no problem and I’ve just joined the...
  13. gazdkw82

    Security, motion detection

    Hi all, parents in law have been victims of crime at their home numerous times in the last few years. Last night they had an attempted break in at 3.30am. The 2 who were trying to break in ran away when they set the home alarm off as they managed to open the back door after breaking the lock...
  14. B

    Can I replace for motion sensor bulbs?

    Hi My Dad has 4 of lights in the hall at the bottom of the stairs. As he is elderly I am concerned about him falling . Would it be possible to change the bulbs so they detect movement as he starts to descend the stairs? Currently he is using ever ready halogen R80(E27) 60 watts Any easy...
  15. K

    Motion sensor instructions says one sensor per switch, Why?

    Hi. I'm new to the board and have two questions about security lighting with motions sensors. 1) I have 2 new LED security lights and 2 new motion sensors. The instructions says to only install one sensor per switch. Both lights are on the same switch and I want a sensor on each light, one in...
  16. G

    Wired Ring Floodlight Cam - On Existing Motion Lights

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can kindly advise on an issue I'm having. I had an Electrician install a couple of these hardwired ring floodlight cameras this morning; https://en-uk.ring.com/products/floodlight-cam-wired-pro We have a handful of old motion lights on the property. The...
    • got1878
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    • existing floodlight lights motion ring wired
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. L

    Durable motion sensor spotlights

    Looking for a product recommendation from a pro. I have a few spots on our ranch where I have motion sensor spotlights. I have conscientiously installed the best ones I could find at any given time. The last few sets I bought were halogen, all-metal, including the sensor head, and came with...
  18. M

    PIR motion light for garden

    My new PIR light for my garden/yard arrived today but i was wondering how Wago connectors work within a junction box? The box is waterproof of course, but i only know how a terminal works. Can someone explain how you use them with wires? As i've got no idea. An electrician told my dad who bought...
  19. S

    Multiple motion sensors for one lightning circuit problem

    Hey Guys! I have a little complex task. Its working overall, but i want to understand some strange acting of the motion sensors. Basically 3 lightning circuits to control with 4 motion sensors which are the same EGLO detect me 6. 1., The sensor 1 lets say M1 and the sensor 2, lets say M2...
    • sun0id
    • Thread
    • circuit lightning motion multiple pir lights problem relays sensors
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    2 lighting circuits off one PIR Motion Sensor

    So I have the kitchen ceiling lights and worktop lights controlled by separate one way switches. The lights are constantly being left on unnecessarily. Can I get away with one PIR Motion sensor or would I have to have 2?
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