PIR in Soffit

funkey_monkey

Hi,

I've been asked to replace a soffit bulkhead light with something with a PIR so that they can open the door at night etc. There is little room above the door for a light, so the only feasible place for the light is to attach it to the soffit.

I've spent some time looking for a suitable light and the only one I can see it something like the following:



(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0744LY5SX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0744LY5SX&pd_rd_w=W51Ft&pf_rd_p=1055d8b2-c10c-4d7d-b50d-96300553e15d&pd_rd_wg=eituv&pf_rd_r=GY7QGYKWDDWSWK3WFYB1&pd_rd_r=b59c90dc-a206-489f-89ff-23bde614f1fb&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTEczR1g5SjdMSEwwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQyNDEzMjAxR1ZaRk9VM1dJRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjIwNzk0MktQQTRWVUJTTE5NSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)

Although not intended for horizontal mounting it has a 10m range and 110deg detection angle so should come on soon enough to assist entry into the property.

Are there any other style of lights which could be fixed to the soffit which I should consider?



Thanks.

Edser

You could leave the light in place and wire in a standalone PIR?



In Woodies here:

https://www.woodies.ie/rok-180-degree-stand-alone-pir-sensor-1097897


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funkey_monkey

I had considered that, but the current bulkhead lamp is ancient and due replacement anyway and would require additional appropriate cabling, so I was hoping to get an integrated unit also for aesthetics, but if necessary I would put one in - just need to get some appropriate cabling...

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058038545

Irish_peppa

funkey_monkey wrote: »

I had considered that, but the current bulkhead lamp is ancient and due replacement anyway and would require additional appropriate cabling, so I was hoping to get an integrated unit also for aesthetics, but if necessary I would put one in - just need to get some appropriate cabling...

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058038545

Are those integrated ones any use? Have had a few over years ALLWAYS stopped working after a few months. I had pretty much done with PIRS assuming they were all naff. Used I think an Eclipse one from CWE standalone powering external lights. Great Job switches on when in range and has been working 3 years now!

funkey_monkey

They stop working as they are mostly IP44 and heavy rain seems to be able to penetrate them.

The location for this would be under a soffit in a sheltered corner - so would not be exposed to the elements.

Irish_peppa

funkey_monkey wrote: »

They stop working as they are mostly IP44 and heavy rain seems to be able to penetrate them.

The location for this would be under a soffit in a sheltered corner - so would not be exposed to the elements.

Ah right i must keep and eye on the IP rating once i see IP i think ah perfect waterproof . Ill keep that in mind mate

funkey_monkey

IP44 is the most common rating for exterior use - its just that sometimes with the really heavy rain showers we can get here an IP44 rated item in an exposed location can get penetrated and then fail.

Irish_peppa

Fantastic post thanks lad;) Ill save that:cool:

funkey_monkey

The good exterior stuff will be IP66 (possibly IP67) - you'll not really see much better than that sold in mainstream suppliers.

Lex Luthor

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GLEB60PB.html