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  1. B

    replace motion sensor with dawn to dusk

    I'm replacing a motion sensor for an outside light with a dawn to dusk one. Going into existing sensor 6 cables see pic. the dawn to dusk sensor has these inputs: Can somebody tell me please what cables go into which input on the new sensor? Many thanks.
  2. I

    wiring for motion detector light switch

    I just tried to change three way light regular light switch to a motion detector one and do not see the same terminals on the new one so not sure how to wire it. Here are pictures of the old one and the new and would appreciate someone explaining to me how I wire the new one. Thank you.
  3. gazdkw82

    Floodlight detach motion sensor

    Have an odd request. Customer wants a floodlight without sensor but a timer function so that when they turn the switch on it comes on and then turns off after a set time. My first thought was a timer switch of some sorts. However, I was thinking if it was possible to install a standard...
  4. L

    How do I wire a motion flood light prior a switch to operate the inside ceiling lights?

    Hello, i am having issues wiring my garage... i am running my lighting circuit. First, i wanted to run my power feed from the panel, to a junction box (which will split towards a motion activated flood light that is continuously powered, split to the garage door opener, and split to a switch...
    • Lansberry123
    • Thread
    • ceiling ceiling lights flood inside light lights motion operate switch wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  5. J

    Bypass Motion Sensor - Add Switch to Lights?

    Hi. I'm looking to add motion sensors to 2 or 3 floodlights. I want to be able to use a switch to bypass the sensors and leave the lights on. (Please note that I'm not interested in the ON-OFF-ON type of action.) As the attached diagram shows, I believe I'll have to run a black wire directly...
  6. N

    Motion triggered battery powered dimmable COB LED light

    My view on life, in any field, is not to produce more but to consume less. Everybody told me this is a very eccentric weird mentality. Perhaps they are right. Nevertheless I have to build my project to make a highly efficient, extremely low drain, motion triggered 12V battery powered dimmable...
    • NiculaeGeorge
    • Thread
    • battery dimmable dimmer led led light light motion powered sensor
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. Dan

    Awesome Neosmart (Ring Killer) 12 Second Clips for Free - Night Vision, Phone Alerts, Free Recordings, Motion Sensor Camera for £20!!!

    I have had a bunch of camera, I'm trying to find a camera I can leave and it alerts me when it's found somebody. I don't want DVRs and cables running everywhere, so Wifi (and strong connection) was a must. Three years into my researching and testing and moving cameras around on the outside of...
  8. M

    Can I add a motion sensor

    Hi In my hallway I have several led floor lights that are plugged into a wall socket Can I add a motion sensor so that they switch on when I walk into the hallway Thanks for any help
  9. G

    Strange problem with PIR/motion sensor switch

    Hi, I have an odd problem with a motion sensor switch in a bathroom. The sensor detects motion and switches the light on, but then doesn't switch the light off. However, when I switch the fuse off and then on again at the fusebox, it resets the motion sensor, which works fine, but only once -...
  10. G

    Replacing a motion sensor light switch with five terminals??

    Hi, hoping someone can help with this. I have a bathroom light switch that's a ceiling mounted motion sensor. It's malfunctioning so I bought a replacement, but I've hit a snag. The existing switch has five terminals, all of which have wires going into them (see photo): green&yellow, grey...
    • Geoffwhite
    • Thread
    • light light switch motion replacing sensor switch terminals
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  11. B

    Pir motion sensor correct type

    Hi I have a fluorescent light fitting for a suspended ceiling (600 mm x 600 mm) it is wired to a 240 volt supply I was thinking of introducing a pir motion sensor, so as to cut my electricity bills etc I would like a sensor to have the following features: 1. 360 degrees 2. 240v 3...
  12. M

    2 Way Motion sensor switch

    Firstly Hello Electricians Forums!!! MY first experience here. I am currently in the process of updating a recently bought new home. The house is 15 years old so fairly modern. I have a current setup whereby I have changed the light fitting in a small lobby area. The light is an integrated LED...
  13. G

    Motion sensor light dimming

    First post, just looking for some advice if possible please. I have a customer that would like their driveway lights to be operated by a PIR motion sensor. The lights are to fade up to maximum brightness, stay on for a predetermined amount of time and then fade to off. Does anyone know of a...
  14. Michael J

    360 deg. motion sensing bulbs for porch

    Hi all, Happy New Year. I have a porch lamp the customer purchased which does not have a motion sensor incorporated in it. The Lamp is ES27 and is positioned upright, can anyone recommend a quality motion sensor bulb? They like the lamp they bought so do not want to return it. (they do not want...
  15. B

    Replacing pull switch with PIR Motion Sensor

    Hi, I am trying to replace a pull switch with a PIR Motion Sensor in a cupboard/wardrobe, but it does not seem to be working. The pull switch is connected to a cable from the ceiling, where both wires coming from the cable are brown. I this normal? I thought that it would just be a case of...
  16. I

    Bypass PDS PRM motion sensor light to Stay ON always

    How do I bypass from the interface to manually make these turned ON always? At the moment, the maximum I can do is for 30 minutes at one time. I could find one manual for similar switch but it doesnt have any mention of what I am looking for...
  17. J

    Help turning off motion sensors

    I got these new lights from Philips from the 'mygarden' category that have these motion sensors on them, the only problem is these motion sensors are absolute garbage. I tried to disable the motion sensors but failed hard. I am NOT an electrician nor do i have any experience is that area. I've...
    • Jake
    • Thread
    • help lights motion off sensors turning
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. S

    Bathroom fan with timer and motion sensor

    Hi please can someone help me on this situation I wired 3 core and earth from light to fan isolater from isolater to fan Problem I got the fan is it’s only got live and neutral no switch live connection My fan is m100-pir/t monsoon It’s got motion sensor and timer jus confused were do I put...
  19. F

    Simple question about installing motion sensor

    Hello, I have a simple problem, but I can't seem to find how to solve it. I hope someone here can help me out. I have a lamp that is connected to 2 light switches. I wanted to replace 1 light switch with a motion sensor. In the previous switch 2 black cables arrived and 1 grey cable left...
  20. S

    Help needed re cable

    Hi, I am new here and am not an electrician, just looking for some advise. This arrived to day- Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 | Next Level Racing - http://www.nextlevelracing.com/products/next-level-racing-motion-platform-v3/ The power cable supplied is a kettle lead to 2 pin, it...
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