Discuss Best way to install a very tiny light in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Reaction score
6
Hello,

Behind a tiny door in our under stairs cupboard we’d like to build a miniature room in which a little light would come on when the door is opened.
The door is about 12cm high
No power so needs to be battery operated.
I thought about those PIR USB LED lights for cupboards which would work but the light would ideally be hidden, lighting from above. I’m guessing the PIR can’t see me if I can’t see IT. Or do they also react to changes in light and dark?

Anyway, any ingenious suggestions gratefully accepted.
 

Attachments

  • 27EE0D52-0FF6-4AF3-BCF9-BE613F7FF159.jpeg
    75.6 KB · Views: 15
  • C895DFF8-8C73-4B25-8BA1-C53CED26F13E.jpeg
    71.4 KB · Views: 16
To do the room justice I think you need to make a minature light switch using a teeny weeny lever switch wired in 5mm surface mounted conduit to small warm white LED on the ceiling. Obviously your going to need to make a tiny consumer unit containing a single sub-minature circuit breaker and a couple of lithium hearing aid batterys to supply it. Should keep you busy for a while.... :)
 
battery powered PIR light. only a few quid and no wiring or switches required.
 
Now then Tel, you've been quiet again. Hope all is well.
not been on for a while since having a partial hip replaced ( the ball on top of the femur because sawbones could not fix the break close to the joint ). need some muscle exercises to get the legs working better.
 
not been on for a while since having a partial hip replaced ( the ball on top of the femur because sawbones could not fix the break close to the joint ). need some muscle exercises to get the legs working better.
ouch.
get well soon.
 

Reply to Best way to install a very tiny light in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Similar Threads

Hi all, Got an awkward bathroom fan installation in a downstairs flat, concrete ceilings and (some) walls. Bathroom is already fully tiled and...
Replies
1
Views
604
Well....wiring in a 1750s thatched cottage attic, not wiring made from thatch 🤪 One we have been letting for over 20 years (as well as enjoying...
Replies
63
Views
4K
Hi guys I am taking on a job of supplying/wiring a summer house which is in the process of being built. Consumer unit has no spare ways so my...
Replies
23
Views
3K
Hi guys, I never really come on here to be honest, but I thought I’d get the opinion of a world of unknown to me electrical contractors because...
Replies
11
Views
1K
Hello All Strange question for you, I know you don’t have crystal balls :) but can anyone give me any clue on the following… I have mid eighties...
Replies
8
Views
1K

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Electrical Forum

Welcome to the Electrical Forum at ElectriciansForums.net. The friendliest electrical forum online. General electrical questions and answers can be found in the electrical forum.
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock