Wiring Outside Lights

[Sarah Powell]

Hi,

Hoping one of you super clever people can help me please - the idea seemed straight forward to me but apparently not!

I have outside lights connected to a sensor connected to a light switch in the house, I would like three switching options 'OFF' 'ON' and 'AUTO'.
When switched to 'AUTO' the sensor would be in charge, it's the type that keeps the lights on at low level from dusk until dawn raising the light level when it senses motion.

Thank you
Sarah

 

[amlu]

3 core cable between sensor and light switch, (neutral, live, switched live).
one cable go from switch to light
use a center off (on/off/on) switch to select if you want to feed the light with permanent live or switched live from the sensor.
if you cant get center off switch then standard 2gang 2way, one gang for on-off operation and another one to choose live or switched live.

 

[telectrix]

Sarah, if you post your location, one of us may be close to you. it's quite a simple job.

 

[Sarah Powell]

Hi,
Thanks for your replies - I'm in Doncaster.
The switches that I have in the house are VL power grid and the only three point type I can find is a 10amp 2 way & off retractive - would that work?
Thanks

 

[Geordie Spark]

Sarah, if you post your location, one of us may be close to you. it's quite a simple job.

....... not to Top Cat it isn't!! :lol:

 

[Leesparkykent]

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[Spoon]

Think the switch is spring return to the off position mate. You need a stay-put switch.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Think the switch is spring return to the off position mate. You need a stay-put switch.

just realised is said retractive lol

 

[Plonker 3]

This is the switch you need, the one Lee linked too is retractive.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MKK4899.html

 

[Spoon]

Great items though. Do they not do a stay-put?



Edit: I didn't post quick enough....

 

[HappyHippyDad]

You lot are such typical blokes!!!

If that same post had been sent by a guy It would have been... "Are you an electrician, Electrical Trainee chancer... THIS IS NOT THE DIY SECTION"

But as its the lovely 'Sarah'.. It's.. "oh here you go ma'am have a seat, how can we help you, here are your choice of switches"!!

It does make me smile :smile5:

I hope you find what you are looking for Sarah.

 

[ipf]

You lot are such typical blokes!!!

If that same post had been sent by a guy It would have been... "Are you an electrician, Electrical Trainee chancer... THIS IS NOT THE DIY SECTION"

But as its the lovely 'Sarah'.. It's.. "oh here you go ma'am have a seat, how can we help you, here are your choice of switches"!!

It does make me smile :smile5:

I hope you find what you are looking for Sarah.

Get TC on it..........he'll make her smile :yes:......and proper muxed ip...

 

[rustynails]

it's the type that keeps the lights on at low level from dusk until dawn raising the light level when it senses motion.

That sounds like a clever sensor to me. A photocell which dim's with a pir, all in one, intriguing...... :ears:

 

[davesparks]

That sounds like a clever sensor to me. A photocell which dim's with a pir, all in one, intriguing...... :ears:

They're pretty common, some car parks around here are full of them

 

[Geordie Spark]

Get TC on it..........he'll make her smile :yes:......and proper muxed ip...

Did he ever get that one he started in 2013 to work??? :rolleyes2:

 

[ipf]

Did he ever get that one he started in 2013 to work??? :rolleyes2:

Not heard.....still working on it, perhaps???:38:

 

[rustynails]

They're pretty common, some car parks around here are full of them

Who makes them then?

 

[Knobhead]

I must be ill, I’ve given HHD a like. What he says is true, it’s the same reaction every time a female shows up.

Just remember Pink Handcuffs……… :tt1:

 

[Leesparkykent]

Who makes them then?

Heres one example, this one is designed for a post.

Heath/Zenith SL-4100-BK-A 150-Degree Motion-Sensing Post-Light Adapter, Black Outdoor/Garden/Yard Maintenance (Patio & Lawn upkeep): Amazon.co.uk: Lighting

 

[Leesparkykent]

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