Advice needed regarding P.I.R Outdoor security Light.

[cctvtobeornottobe]

another thing i found odd, on a separate piece of paper in the box had a diagram of a certain component and it was illustrating it had to be pointed upwards instead of downwards, however when i opened the casing it was pushed sideways behind the motion sensor, so i left it there because there didn't look like much room too point it up could this have any bearing on the problems i am having the light is blooma from B&Q thanks

 

[Deleted member 26818]

another thing i found odd, on a separate piece of paper in the box had a diagram of a certain component and it was illustrating it had to be pointed upwards instead of downwards, however when i opened the casing it was pushed sideways behind the motion sensor, so i left it there because there didn't look like much room too point it up could this have any bearing on the problems i am having the light is blooma from B&Q thanks

Could it be a dusk to dawn sensor?

 

[telectrix]

if they are cheapo crap , like under £30 per fitting, that,s probably your answer.

 

[The_apprentice2.0]

Some of the lights with built in PIR's have a built in overide system where by if the switch is operated it will bypass the PIR so the light can be used manually.... if so read the instructions depending upon the brand it may give you a switch sequence (e.g turn off and on 3 times in 10 seconds) and this will the return it back to the PIR

 

[cctvtobeornottobe]

hanks everyone for advice it is a cheap 30 quid light, i have returned it and got a replacement if it stops working again i will return it and get a totally different brand of light (more expensive.)

one thing that did happen during the installation i put the wires in a plastic bag while i went to get the new light when i come back i flipped the breaker switch and sparks come from it like an arse hole i forgot the wires were touching. have i done any serious damage to anything as all the lights in house work i just noticed the connections were slightly burned the plastic covering the wires.

 

[The_apprentice2.0]

Nothing says IP rating like a good old plastic bag ...