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Light Sensor problem

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  • 27-07-2012 11:06pm
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    MAYOMICK
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭


    I connected a sensor to an outside light today.I wired the sensor to the existing live from switch and took another wire from switch to light.There was two neutrals coming to light so i brought one to the sensor and took a connection to the light.The sensor works perfectly but when I try to overwrite the sensor by turning on/off switch twice it doesnt work.However if I do this at the trip switch it works.Whats the problem?
    Another question,Could I take a live direct to sensor,connect sensor to light and leave switch connected to light as always so that I can put on light if I need to.
    Any help would be appreciated.


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    Randyleprechaun
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Randyleprechaun


    To achieve what you are trying, you'll need a permanent live feeding the sensor (from the common of the switch or direct from correct mcb) and a switch wire from the sensor to light. Sensor will also require neutral connection from same circuit

    You'll also need to leave the existing switch wire from your existing switch


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    MAYOMICK
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭MAYOMICK


    Thanks for the reply and I can take a permanent live to sensor handy enough.But i am curious to know with the present set up why I can override the sensor at the trip switch and not at the wall switch.Seems a bit peculiar.


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