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  1. K

    PIR Issues

    hi im having an issue with a pir detector currently installed at home, it is on the top of a wall which is approx 5ft high, mounted on a bracket so it sits above the line of bricks by about 200mm, i am getting a lot of nuisance switching, have replaced the sensor but still happening, i am...
    • kev sanderson
    • Thread
    • issue issues light pir sensor sometimes
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. keniff

    Motorised lantern window

    Hi everyone! I've recently finished first fixing an extension and they have had a large lantern window fitted with a motorised window, needs power and there's a rain sensor to wire too, these go back to a control unit on the wall. I have put 2 x 3c+e to the window area from the controller to...
  3. S

    12V Proximity Sensor help

    Hi all I wonder if you guys can help me and point me in the right direction, we are after a 12V Proximity sensor that is waterproof to put on the back of a truck, when a solid item gets within the sensors range we want it to trigger a Light/LED, I know how to wire it up but struggling to find...
  4. A

    Bypassing a PIR sensor

    I have a 500W Security light with a built-in PIR sensor. See: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005OB0MVW/ It works fine, but if I'm outside at night I have to move within range every few minutes to keep it on. So what I want to do is fit a switch to bypass the PIR. The four-way terminal...
    • Al-42
    • Thread
    • attach light pir search sensor switch terminal
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  5. H

    PIR Sensor to replace switch

    I'm looking for a PIR sensor that will replace a standard light switch but the ones I can find are £40+, which seems a little silly considering you can get a standalone wall mounted PIR for about a tenner. Any recommendations anyone?
    • hightower
    • Thread
    • light mounted pir replace sensor switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. G

    Led panels

    Chaps, this guy has 16 x 40w led panels in his office. Now he wants them all switching by one occupancy sensor. But I'm concerned about the start up current, is there a sensor available that will cope? Or one that anyone can recommend. Cheers gents
  7. Auto Technician

    Land Rover P1260 Fault Code Fix (FreeLander) Td4 BMW Installation

    My customer read on many forums about people suffering to solve a problem with the above Land Rover with regards to a fault code known as P1260. It seems many people have used trial and error methods to resolve the problem but as far as he could see nobody found a fix, or nobody had posted a...
  8. Soulsurfer

    Floor sensor tube / conduit

    Although prob easy question, I am installing my first heat mat and am wishing to make sure that the floor sensor is fitted right ! I have got some small tube that I'm pretty sure the sensor goes inside and protects it when it sits in chase in floor before self levelling goes down. But do you...
  9. R

    Dusk to dawn lamp

    Fitted a new outside light for customer and dusk to dawn lamp, the lamp keeps flashing off and on every 20 seconds. Found the fault to be the reflection from the clear plastic housing is lighting up the photocell and causing the lamp to switch off, then in darkness the lamp switches on again...
    • Rappid
    • Thread
    • direct dusk index lamp lamps photocell sensor
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. bigspark17

    Isolation on sensor lights.?

    Hi guys, whats your opinions on isolation of sensors/lighting arrangemant with following scenario all in a domestic situation only? 1-proximity sensor in hallway or landing? 2-outside pir light? 3-door switch in a cupboard? must there be a switch or key switch or can the sensor have a permanant...
  11. Soulsurfer

    Adding PIR sensor to existing outside light.

    Hi I am needing to adjust a 1 way switched outside light at a house in a couple of days to switch 2 way possibly with an ip rated switch on the way to the front door as it's only switched 1 way from inside the porch at present. I'm just thinking of instead of an exterior switch of using a...
    • Soulsurfer
    • Thread
    • adding existing inside light likely outside outside light pir sensor switch switched
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Phil Thompson

    Wirefree/Wireless PIR sensor for lighting recommendations please.

    I have a request from a customer who basically wants a number of LED floods installed. However he wants it set up that all the lights come on when any PIR picks up motion. 1 light will be a lot more labour intensive than the rest, but he's looking the sensors in awkward locations in regards...
  13. Y

    Microwave Movement Sensor for Inside a light

    Afternoon all, I've got an external bulkhead light to fit for someone, Basically they want it on some sort of motion detector, But something discreet. So I had a look at something like this to go inside the fitting (room permitting) Kanlux Rolf Indoor Plastic 360 9M Microwave Motion Sensor...
  14. C

    Powerfix PROFI MOTION SENSOR

    Hi guys I bought this motion sensor from lidl thinking that I will add to my floodlight and it will become my outdoor sensor light but can anyone tell me if I m wrong and how does it work
  15. M

    Dusk to Dawn Sensor with PIR facility ?!

    Good evening, Ive had a request from a customer to have to wall mounted garage lights illuminate for approx 4/6 hours controlled via a dusk to dawn sensor however when this time period expires they then wish the lights to operate via a PIR similar to a standard security light such that when an...
  16. H

    Standalone PIR sensor

    Having problem with a PIR. It's only supplying 1 x garden light @ 60w. Very small load. Basically sensor is switching over fine. However the light is illuminated constantly very dim. Once PIR kicks in it goes to full brightness. Though I had faulty sensor took it back and swopped it.... Same...
    • highspark
    • Thread
    • light pir relay sensor switch switching
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. D

    110v temporary lighting questions

    Hi guys, fairly new to industry and even newer to temporary lighting. We are putting up 5 normal and 3 emergency lights. The lights are being switched via a sensor. The normal fittings have 3 cores and the emergencies gave 4. The cable from sensor also has 4 cores. How should I connect the...
  18. H

    pir

    HI all First post on here so be gentle! I want to connect a pir in my garage to switch off my 1.5kw compressor. Would your average home/diy pir do the job. Many thanks Jarse
  19. A

    Installing PIR sensor with room light

    I'm trying to for a PIR with a light but unsure how to connect. I have good knowledge and can install plugs etc have installed lights before. The pir has a NAL connection. What goes into A? And how would I install a light? Based in UK.
    • adeel718
    • Thread
    • attach install installed installing light pir room sensor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. Y

    LED Strip lights- how to make motion sensor???

    Hi I would like to add LED light strips to my kitchen. I have purchased this kit 5M/10M SMD-5050/3528 RGB LED Strip Light + Power Adapter+ IR Remote Waterproof"]5M SMD-5050 RGB LED Strip Light + Power Adapter+ IR Remote Waterproof However, I wanted to make these motion sensor activated. I have...
    • yasmin1081
    • Thread
    • how to led led strip led strip lights lighting lights motion sensor strip strip lights
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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