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External Lights PIR controlled

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  • 01-03-2019 4:43pm
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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭


    Quick query ... I want to replace the light outside our front door with one with an integrated PIR (this light fitting is also switch controlled internally.) I also want to fit another fitting further down the side of the house.

    I would like both lights to turn each other on (purchase two fittings with integrated pir) can they be connected to do this?

    I will have an electrician out to fit but wanted to check before I buy the fittings.

    If its not possible I suppose plan B is front door with integrated PIR ....side light no integrated PIR but turned on when the light at front door comes on (and/or via the switch). Is this possible?.

    Plan C and least favorite is 2 standalone lights with integrated PIRs.

    Probably soemthing along the lines of these... https://www.philips.ie/c-p/154793016/mygarden-wall-light


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    greenore
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭greenore


    yes switch will be done away with sending a permanet feed to light fittings, so both light will work seperately on their own PIR


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    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Doop


    greenore wrote: »
    yes switch will be done away with sending a permanent feed to light fittings, so both light will work separately on their own PIR

    Grand thanks so no issue linking the two.

    With regard to switch can we not use this to power on the lights? as in want the lights on steady bypassing PIR ?


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    keithdub
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭keithdub


    Sadly not the pir fittings on them fittings are built into the fitting so unless it's hacked into it will work but then you void the warranty on the light.


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    If the PIR supply and switch wires are available inside the connection point of the fittings, then it can be done. Individual wall switches supply the lights direct. PIRs both connected to switch on a 2 pole relay. Relay contacts connect to lights or their wall switches to bring them on on PIR trigger. Relay enables them to be separately switched on with their wall switches when PIRs are not triggered.

    It's a bit involved wiring wise. Better off with standalone lights and PIRs probably, if doing that.


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