Control of outdoor lighting

[mickegh]

Looking at a job wiring some outdoor lighting and not too well up on the newer control methods



Is there a quinetic receiver which fits into a back box for basic on/off control of lighting?



And also is there an alternative to the traditional photocell > timer control of lighting without getting into wifi ?

 

[nicebutdim]

Maybe an astro timer in place of the PIR - basically a timer that switches at sunrise and sunset according to GPS coordinates .

 

[SparkySy]

Looking at a job wiring some outdoor lighting and not too well up on the newer control methods



Is there a quinetic receiver which fits into a back box for basic on/off control of lighting?



And also is there an alternative to the traditional photocell > timer control of lighting without getting into wifi ?

The possibilities with Quinetic now are almost endless.

Quinetic wireless switch system

See Quinetic's range of self-powered, battery-free, wireless switches and receivers. Visit the site to learn more and buy.

www.quinetic.co.uk

About half way down the page, various modules for most popular grid switches.
I have used the click ones before and they have been spot on!

Agree with @nicebutdim if you just want really basic control.

 

[mickegh]

Maybe an astro timer on place of the PIR - basically a timer that switches at sunrise and sunset according to GPS coordinates .

Thanks that's roughly what I had in mind

Probably looking for switch-on at dusk and off at midnight or thereabouts .

Will the astro do that ?

Similar to the old school photocell> timer combo

 

[SparkySy]

If @nicebutdim is on about the same thing I am it's this.

Sangamo 71101 Astro Suntracker 7 Day 1 Channel 1 Module DIN Rail Timer

Experience precise time control with the Sangamo 71101 Astro Suntracker 7 Day DIN Rail Timer. Available to buy now at Electrical2Go.co.uk!

www.electrical2go.co.uk

If not a combination photocell timer unit is also very basic.

Steinel Nightmatic Photocell Switch 3000 - Black | Stein (550516)

 

[mickegh]

Thanks i had looked at the steinel briefly
Will that do photocell on - timer off type control ?

Edit; I see the off time is variable. The Steinel might be the best option

Thanks for the assistance

 

[nicebutdim]

There are quite a few astro timer options, but yes they'll switch dusk til dawn. You programme the correct GPS coordinates (should be included with instructions) and they automatically adjust as days shorten and lengthen.

 

[mickegh]

What the range like on the quinetic ?

Will the switch operate indoors with the receiver outside ?

Block or brick wall construction

 

[SparkySy]

What the range like on the quinetic ?

Will the switch operate indoors with the receiver outside ?

Block or brick wall construction

Think it's 100m outside 30m inside.
It will work fine through a wall as long as it's not over 500mm thick solid stone. I had one once, old Cottage with thick old walls, wouldn't work unless the switch was in the nook for the door.
I have fitted them in all sorts of places and never had an issue with them apart from the above situation, and even then managed a work round by moving the switch.

 

[mainline]

And also is there an alternative to the traditional photocell > timer control of lighting without getting into wifi ?

Or just put Dusk till dawn lamps in them.