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    Security light wiring

    Firstly hello all, Secondly i'm not a spark just after some DIY advice so go easy :wink_smile: I'm trying to wire in an outside light with PIR. inside the house i have this set-up - Switched FCU - - - -WALL - - - - PIR light (3core) (3core) I would like the...
    • dantheram
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    • cores earth light security switch wiring
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    LED Security lights

    Hi can anyone recommend any good quality LED security lights that are reliable with good light output ? Also what LED lamps are you using at the moment ?
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    Dip switch PIR security lights

    Fitted a few of these today. However no instructions at all what the dip switch's do. Manufacturer: Ansell Dip switch one was pretty simple shape of a sun and moon. So dark or like. Dip switch 2 was a arrow - no idea what that is. Dip switch 3 was -5" - no idea. Maybe no time to...
    • highspark
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    • lighting lights pir security switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    security light woe's

    Hello everyone, wonder if anyone can help me with this, I,ve just installed two outside pir security lights on a 5 year old extention to an existing switched feed from the downstairs lighting circuit, nice neat job, they work fine, two days later i get a call, "when you switch off the...
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    • light lights outside security switch you've
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. paddyc3112

    van security.

    I had my van broken into over the weekend. Just wondering what others do to stop this happening.
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    led pir security light recommendation

    Hi guys Been researching for a while on pir security lights, any suggestions on what type and where to get them from?
    • 000aces000
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    • led light pir recommendation security
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Looking for the best locksmith services to install security alarm systems

    Hey all, I just bought a house in Des plaines , USA and after analysing the whole house security systems i dnt feel much secure in the house so i want to install some security alarm systems in my house but i dnt have any idea of the locksmith because i'm new here so if anyone knws about the...
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    Security Lighting Controls

    Hi All, my friend asked me for some advice but im not 110% sure. He has installed a outside security light with built in PIR detection, but also wanted it to operate as a normal light when switched. So he has wired to switchlines from a 1g 2way switch, 1 switchline feeds directly to the live of...
    • sparks01
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    • controls feeds light lighting operate security security lighting supply switch
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Is it ok to put a a normal plug on the end of an external security light?

    Hi there. I am just wondering if this is ok to do? I recently installed a security light and my grandmas house and I drilled straight through the kitchen wall onto the exterior front of the house to install the security pir light. I supplied the light via 2.5mm t&e as it was all I had...
  10. S

    Security Light with Switch Wire for Permanent on

    Good evening to all, Does anyone know of a security light of about 400w which has a PIR and the facility for a switched permanent on? My customer has a number of lights installed about 4 years ago, between 4pm and 9pm the lights (all 13 fittings) are switched on permanently for H&S reasons but...
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    Which Van is best for an electrical contractor?

    Hey guys, i guess this is the correct place to post this. I'm looking at getting my own van and just wondering which ones you would recommend as the best sparky van, and what kind of racking systems you use? Any pics of vans and racking systems would be very grateful. Cheers
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    • best best vans broken citreon contractor david electric electrical electrical contractor electricians vans fiat ford insurance iveco model popular vans security small small van threads tool insurance trade insurance transit van vans vehicle volkswagen
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    • Forum: Business Related
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    security light on a fused spur

    Hi all, Right can anyone make any suggestions for this one. I have to connect up a security light from a single switched fused spur. The op currently has an outside light connected to the spur. They want to keep this and it needs to stay on the switch. The security light also ideally needs to...
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    External PIR Security Lights - Advice on DIY install

    Hi guys, happy new year to you all - I hope the hangovers have recovered by now! I'm also hoping you pro's out there can give me some advice. I've just moved into a brand new house (4 bed bungalow) and the driveway and garden are pitch black at night, so I'm looking to install 1 or 2 PIR...
    • infaddict
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    • advice diy external install lighting lights pir security
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    RF Interference from LED security lights

    Hi Guys, Just Installed 5 x 30watt LED Security lights on a Shooting lodge and garage, controlled by 1 x External PIR and an overide switch. Any vehicle nearby looses radio reception when lights are on. This Is not a major problem but the customer would like the same Installation on his main...
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    thoughts on diversity for security lights

    Hi, installing 9 security lights around a building. 500w pir lights. I have split the lights into 2 separate circuits (4+5) wired back to the disboard. doing load calculations 500x5 = 2.5kw , 2500/240 10.41 amps so 16a mcb but I've wired in 1.5 t+e. I'm pretty certain all 5 lights would not...
    • Sparky28
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    • diversity lighting lights security thoughts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    security lighting pir problem

    i installed two exterior floodlights (150w) with a pir on each on a house. upon energising the circuit the lights came on as usual and timed out i also tested them by hand and all ok. i got a call back to the house this evening because both lights were not working. i tested and there was full...
    • Barrymk
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    • lighting pir problem security security lighting
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    van security

    Anyone reccomend any good van security products. A couple of guys i know have had their vans done over in the last few weeks and they took everything. Im laying in bed at night sometimes thinking i can hear my alarm lol. I have a renault trafic it has a standard deadlock alarm but i have heard...
    • sima24
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    • anyone electricians vans locks security smoke tools van vehicle
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. Amp David

    MK5 Astra Van or Estate rear window security Grille

    MK5 Astra Van or Estate rear window security Grille for sale 10 quid plus delivery or pick it up from sk13 postcode. Also got a MK1 golf bonnet for sale genuine VW part if anyone has or knows anyone who likes their old skool golfs.
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    security lights switched by gate opening

    evening all! I've been asked to include, in a quote, provision to switch on the security lighting when the electric gate opens. good idea, but what would be involved? I'm guessing extra core in gate supply cable, relay etc, but can anyone be specific about what's involved please?
    • maffa ent
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    • lighting lights opening security switch switched
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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