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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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
  4. S

    Contactor and Underfloor Heating

    I have a flat that has Up and Under Heating system. The ceiling heating is fine. The underfloor heating has not worked for 18 months plus. There is an outside Pactrol sensor, which feeds into a Pactrol Weather Watcher control unit, which feeds into a Benedikt & Jager K2-23A10 Contactor. I...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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...
  11. W

    600x600 recessed lights.. Sensor?

    Hi, have not put sensors in beforeMy gaffer wants me to put in 600x600 recessed lights and wants a sensor on them! (6) does this mean I have to buy a Infa red Sesnsor for every light fitting?Infra Red PIR Recessed Mounted | City Electrical Factors are they wired up?
  12. H

    My first post and it's about LED lighting

    I have a small utility room at the end of my garage, it have a fluorescent fitting for lighting controlled by an infra-red sensor. I decided to change it because the tubes and/or starters fall over at the most inconvenient namely winter time when it is dark. I have changed the fitting to a...
  13. D

    Touch sensor light switch

    Firstly, I understand normal domestic electrics, but not electronics. I have a 240v 'capacitance touch sensor' light switch, see I LumoS Luxury Crystal Glass 1 Gang 1 Way Touch On/Off LED Light Switches | eBay The blurb states a minimum load of 3 watts. It works perfectly when used to switch...
  14. F

    LED Tape & motion sensors

    Hi. I would really really appreciate help on this as I need advice please. I am going to fit LED tape inside my sliding wardrobe doors so they come on from the 2 motion sensors when doors open. I have bought 2 of the below motion sensors to be fit at each end of the wardrobe: Mini PIR Infra...
  15. D

    Under Cab Lighting With Sensor

    Afternoon all, Ive been fitting these under cab lights in the kitchens I work on and really rate them. https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Kitchen_Lighting/LED_Undercupboard_Fittings/index.html Ive had a customer ask for them to be switched on and off by them just...
  16. M

    PIR sensor problem

    I have fitted an independent PIR in the hall way. When energising PIR, the light comes on and stays on. When the sensor is activated, the light goes out??? I have wired it as to the suppliers diagram. Is it a faulty PIR???? mick223
  17. S

    interior motion sensor for 240v socket circuit

    Hi guys I want to install a PIR motion sensor in my hallway to power on a free standing lamp. I will run it on a spare off the ring. Anybody any ideas on what type of motion sensor I would need? Cheers
  18. D

    Removing reed switch alarm door sensor

    Very quick alarm question. I'm about to remove a door which has a reed switch door sensor for the alarm on. See the picture below. We won't need the sensor any more. Does the reed switch hold the circuit open or closed? If I simply connect the red and black wires, will the alarm always...
  19. L

    Ran into a sensor I haven seen before.

    A customer asked me to look at some top of (kitchen) cabinet up lighting, the old set I believe the step-down died and the last guy took it a way and never came back. (Absolute monkey, took the fuse carrier out of a FCU and half taped the hole & worktop height) The thing is the old set has a...
  20. S

    Where can I get a copy of BS 5839: Part 1:2013 ?

    Hello I am a house owner. Where can I get a copy of BS 5839: Part 1:2013 ("Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.")? Many thanks

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