when i press switch 1 switch2 light come on as well

[derby 000]

i wired kitchen florescent loop in method then i took live feed for outside light (flood light with sensor) direct to switch then to light.when i switch kitchen light on the outside light switch come on as well.can anybody help me with this please.

 

[Marvo]

Hi Derby, is this DIY work or do you have an electrical qualification?

 

[telectrix]

i've just tried to perform open-heart surgery on myself. now i'm bleeding like a pig. can anyone help?

 

[onions1066]

I hope for his sake it is a DIY question. Take a pic of how you've connected it up and post it. Sounds like you've connected in the switch live and not the permanent live.

 

[Plonker 3]

Being blind, need to look futher sometimes.

 

[onions1066]

i've just tried to perform open-heart surgery on myself. now i'm bleeding like a pig. can anyone help?

I can come now tel but because its after 5 it will cost you time and a half.

 

[derby 000]

yes i got level 3

 

[telectrix]

OK, i don't ever argue. 1 and a half pints, then?

 

[onions1066]

Beer though tel not into blood.

 

[Darkwood]

Lads a year 2 student...

Draw out your circuit Derby and see if you can see where you have gone wrong... maybe you have connected you O/S light to the switch wire instead of the permanent live in the fluorescent fitting thus the OS light comes on in power up mode when you switch fluorescent on.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[dazza1981]

Im qualified in open heart surgery because i just watched casualty !!!!
post a picture and i can help you mate

 

[Darkwood]

Come on boys we all had to learn somewhere... he knows his theory here hes just struggling to turn theory into practical as most of us did i dare to guess.....

 

[onions1066]

Im qualified in open heart surgery because i just watched casualty !!!!

If you just watched it that means you recorded it. You need to get out more :2guns:

 

[telectrix]

Beer though tel not into blood.

now you're talking daft. give away beer????? not on your life. :speechless::54:

 

[derby 000]

no outside light come on normal with his own regardless of kitchen light.if the outside is switch off and you turn the kitchen light on nothing happen to out side light. but if you turn outside light switch on after 1 min it goes with sensor timer then if you turn the kitchen light on out side light come on

 

[Plonker 3]

Fair enough DW, but where a outs did you get your info from. Did a quick check on his profile but couldn't see anything.

just seen it, didn't look far enough.

 

[loplug]

is there a window next to the pir that light is shining out of? try it with curtains closed

 

[dazza1981]

I would do as darkwood says and draw out what you have done, sometimes you can stand there just over thinking where you went wrong and drive yourself crazy.

 

[derby 000]

This is my circuit daigram.

 

[Marvo]

Hi Derby, we have a trainee section where you can get assistance with practical wiring as well as your studies etc and all without the banter. If you're currently on a course check this out, do the business and I can give you access.

 

[Plonker 3]

You have the diagram correct, now have you double checked you have connected everything correctly?

 

[telectrix]

diagram looks OK. to me. should work.

just wondering if it's anything to do with the kitchen light being a florry.

 

[itselectric]

I have had this problem on a fault I was called to. It turned out to be fluorescent light in the kitchen, I changed the starter in the fluorescent and it cured itself. the outside light was one of the cheaper ones.

 

[Darkwood]

Fair enough DW, but where a outs did you get your info from. Did a quick check on his profile but couldn't see anything.

just seen it, didn't look far enough.

Click on his profile then click sub- option 'About'.... I tend to always profile anyone i dont know so i can either go in attack or helpful mode if they are asking way below their belt then let the wrath of Khan rain down .... this OP has confirmed its not a wiring fault so even a good question for a experienced sparks

I hope if i ever have a day in court that your not on the jury! :whatchutalkingabout lol

 

[Lucien Nunes]

As per post above, possibly the starting transient of the fluorescent is triggering the PIR spuriously. This could indicate excessive voltage drop on the circuit, or that the PIR is unreasonably sensitive to mains spikes. Either try a different PIR, a different starter (because the suppressor in the existing one might be duff) or possibly better still, fit an electronic 'Pulsestarter' in the fluorescent in place of the glow starter.

E2A You can confirm that this is the problem and not a wiring error, by first removing the starter. If the PIR now works normally, it's probably interference from the florry. If it still malfunctions, it's your wiring.

 

[Broken handle]

Check, check and (in your case) triple check your wiring! If it is not your wiring then you will be doing a lot of guesswork - easier to take the fitting back, claim it is faulty and get a more decent brand to replace it.