LED downlights inductive/resistive?

elementps · Nov 24, 2011

Hello all,

Just after some help, I am fitting some halers led downlights and client wants a pir detection switch. Minimum loads for the switch say 40w resistive or 100w inductive, can anyone help me out with the led load type? inductive or resistive?

many thanks in advance

JamesBrownLive · Nov 24, 2011

You need Mr Haler himself..... AKA Mogga

I'm sure once he sees this thread he'll have some advice.

telectrix · Nov 24, 2011

i have fitted LEDs to PIRs with no trouble.

needasparks · Nov 24, 2011

What make of pir is that ? as it sounds very low switching and its normally higher on the resistive side not the inductive.

elementps · Nov 25, 2011

It's danlers, see link
WAPIR (PIR occupancy switches) - DANLERS Limited - Lighting Controls HVAC Controls

Telectrix, can u recommend a pir you have used.
I will have 10 down lights, total load 79w

telectrix · Nov 25, 2011

i have used timeguard external PIRs which can switch up to 2kW triggering 3,4,and 5 5watt LEDs and no probs. not tried the internal variety. think it's a case of try it and see.

needasparks · Nov 25, 2011

Whoops, misread that as max (as you can tell).
Have used danlers loads of times and a really good product, mainly the flush ceiling jobs, I have one in my kitchen which turns on about 40watts of led plinth lights and had no problems.
I have fitted them to all the toilets and bathrooms in my house to stop the kids leaving the house looking like a christmas tree.