Standalone PIR sensor

[highspark]

Having problem with a PIR. It's only supplying 1 x garden light @ 60w. Very small load. Basically sensor is switching over fine. However the light is illuminated constantly very dim. Once PIR kicks in it goes to full brightness. Though I had faulty sensor took it back and swopped it.... Same problem. Connections are Live in, live out and neutral.... Any idea's?

 

[davesparks]

Is it a semiconductor switch or a relay?

 

[highspark]

Is it a semiconductor switch or a relay?

Pretty sure it's a relay, haven't opened it up and nothing in the spec...

 

[tazz]

Sounds like semi conductor (triac).....suggest switching a relay or contactor via pir first, then used the relay/contactor to switch the led fitting.

 

[highspark]

A lot of messing about if that's the case... Will prob just take back and get one with relay.

 

[davesparks]

Pretty sure it's a relay, haven't opened it up and nothing in the spec...

I'll put it in basic terms for you; does it make a clicking sound when it switches or is it silent?

 

[highspark]

I'll put it in basic terms for you; does it make a clicking sound when it switches or is it silent?

Click - Relay

 

[HandySparks]

Is the 60W lamp an ordinary filament type?

 

[sparksburnout]

oh my god, keep going will get there eventually......

 

[telectrix]

areyousureit'snot afitting that illuminates dim when dark and bright when triggered.

 

[sparksburnout]

areyousureit'snot afitting that illuminates dim when dark and bright when triggered.

canyougetyourfookingspacebarfixedtel

 

[telectrix]

why spoilthefun?

 

[sparksburnout]

why spoilthefun?

BTW whats happened to MJD has he been banned he;s got a line through his name?

 

[telectrix]

he's been banned, but nobody knows why, i've not seen any offensive posts by him.

 

[sparksburnout]

he's been banned, but nobody knows why, i've not seen any offensive posts by him.

He was being a tad spikey last night, it doesn't seem to take much these days. I don't think the kind of general workplace banter is tolerated on here. He didn't seem the sort to tolerate fools easily, so maybe not the best arena for him.

 

[telectrix]

problem is that the forum's getting so pc and idiot friendly, it's worse than faceache

 

[sparksburnout]

problem is that the forum's getting so pc and idiot friendly, it's worse than faceache

I'm not sure what faceache is but it sounds painful, but your quite right. Some of the stupid threads on here lately have been eye watering for so-called electricians, lights in vans and suchlike carp. To be honest its getting to the point where it is not worth it lately, which is a shame. Some of the basic stuff that gets asked on here is what some guys were probably doing with their meccano electric kits when they were 12, I know I was.

 

[telectrix]

face ache. us educated ppls. slang for facebook, where it's all women slagging off other women, and blokes trying to get it off with the ones that aren't gargoyles.

 

[sparksburnout]

face ache. us educated ppls. slang for facebook, where it's all women slagging off other women, and blokes trying to get it off with the ones that aren't gargoyles.

no that's face***k innit?