Stairway movement sensor wiring

[Ian3422]

Hello, I want to install movement sensors where i have my light switches on my staircase. At present i have a two way switches at both the top and bottom of the stairs.
Any advice will be very much appreciated

 

[buzzlightyear]

welcome Ian 3422. maybe you should consult with a your local spark.

 

[Cadgey123]

There are a lot of factors which could affect this install. It’s best to get someone in for a butchers

 

[Octopus]

Interesting idea .... but could be quite expensive.

Are you trying to save electricity?

 

[Spoon]

To add to the above, are you intending replace one of the switches with the sensor or add it to the circuit?

 

[The Ghost]

You can get lights with inbuilt sensors.

 

[Ian3422]

To add to the above, are you intending replace one of the switches with the sensor or add it to the circuit?

i want to have a sensor at the top and bottom of the stairs. as the stairs go round a corner one sensor wont work.

 

[Ian3422]

You can get lights with inbuilt sensors.

i'll look into that, it might be the easiest option.

 

[littlespark]

most sensors like this require a neutral to operate. It may be you don't have one at your switch positions.

Boston? forgive my geographical ignorance, but is that a UK Boston, or the Massachusets Boston?

 

[Timbo]

Lincolnshire?

 

[Ian3422]

most sensors like this require a neutral to operate. It may be you don't have one at your switch positions.

Boston? forgive my geographical ignorance, but is that a UK Boston, or the Massachusets Boston?

Boston uk.

 

[Ian3422]

Lincolnshire?

It is

 

[Wilko]

Hi - as mentioned by @littlespark the motion detectors need to be powered (have L and N). This applies wherever they sit and so some new wiring is likely to be needed. One question will be - will you still need the light switches? (for manual over ride say)

 

[Spoon]

Could use some ceiling PIRs, then you will have your Neutral.

 

[Ian3422]

Hi - as mentioned by @littlespark the motion detectors need to be powered (have L and N). This applies wherever they sit and so some new wiring is likely to be needed. One question will be - will you still need the light switches? (for manual over ride say)

Hi Wilko, no switches needed.