PIR Problem

[Bluenose1940]

Hello folks, I have just had a PIR fitted by a qualified electrician but am having problems with it. I'm sure that I don't need to go back to him with the problem, I couldn't anyway as he has gone off on hols now.

The problem that I have is, the lights keep being activated even in the very bright sunshine this morning

Wherever I set the controls makes no difference.

Any thoughts anyone please?

Many thanks.

 

[telectrix]

sounds like a faulty PIR. you will have to wait till he's back and get him to check it and replace if needed.

 

[Pete999]

sounds like a faulty PIR. you will have to wait till he's back and get him to check it and replace if needed.

Take the bulb, sorry lamp out in the meanwhile

 

[telectrix]

after having completed a risk assessment, use of ladders, full PPE including heat resistant gloves, banksman to foot ladder and control passing traffic, motor and pedestrian.

 

[Pete999]

after having completed a risk assessment, use of ladders, full PPE including heat resistant gloves, banksman to foot ladder and control passing traffic, motor and pedestrian.

You forgot a method statement, safe system of work, full electrical isolation etc etc etc

 

[telectrix]

well, it' is bloody sunday. also i forgot the cones and barrier tape. can't all be perfect. i settle for 99.99%

 

[Pete999]

well, it' is bloody sunday. also i forgot the cones and barrier tape. can't all be perfect. i settle for 99.99%

OK then that will have to do then

 

[dingledong]

Where's the site canteen ?

 

[Bluenose1940]

No electrical problems to solve by the looks of it!!!!

 

[Paul.M]

Under the PIR you will see a dial with a "sun" sign above it. This alters when the light comes on in what brightness of daylight. Turn it to the half way point and see if it make a difference.

 

[Octopus]

Did the "sparky" leave you the instructions. Sounds like you need to review them, and as Paul m above says, try adjusting the lux level?

 

[Bluenose1940]

Thanks chaps, yes I have tried all different settings from minimum to maximum on both dials, any number of combinations really, all to no effect though.

Yes I do have the instructions.

 

[dingledong]

Seems faulty !

 

[telectrix]

Seems faulty !

see post#2/ ,DOH.

 

[Paul.M]

Thanks chaps, yes I have tried all different settings from minimum to maximum on both dials, any number of combinations really, all to no effect though.

Yes I do have the instructions.

Faulty PIR then, it's happened to all of us. Wait until your electrician comes back from holiday and ask him to change it.