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    2pir - 3light - howto?

    Hi all, Currently on a job for someone and i have had a quick think on how to do this but ive become totally BRAIN DEAD!! - Maybe its too tired.. anyway appreciate the help guys They want 3 lights controlled by two PIR's i done a drawing below one is how one is wired lol.. Now the other is a...
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    Wiring-Scheme: Two External Security Lights, Built-in PIR's, Single Power Supply

    Hi, I am looking to confirm the correct wiring-scheme needed to connect two of the following type (400W) security lights to a single power supply The two lights are currently wired to 240V as follows (NB Earth wired-up in the same manner, but left out for clarity): Both lights work...
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    PIR problem...

    ...that's now doing my head in... Basicaly i've got a set up where 2 external PIR sensors are turning on 2 outside 16w 2D lights. PIR's are wired in parallel so when either 1 is triggered it turns on both light fittings. Whilst commisioning on walk test everything works fine and dandy.When lux...
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    PLC controlled lighting system with PIR's

    hello, I am designing a lighting system for a building using a PLC, i know how to create the programme etc.. all i need help with is how integrate the PIR to the PLC and how to inegrate the PLC output to the lights mains supply. I am using a Mitsubishi FX1S 14MR PLC as that is what I have. I...
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    pirs

    I have been asked to carry out some Pir's for a housing association. What does anyone consider the going rate to be in London? Many Thanks
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    EVANTAGE PIR's

    Has anyone else had a problem with the evantage pir type EVPIRFL REC PIR in setting the off time as I am having a problem getting them to stay switched for a set length of time?
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    PIR's .....how far do you go...?

    i got laughed at the other day when doing a PIR as i went up into the loft and noted that junction boxes were not screwed down, mentioned it to a few sparky mates and i got called the hitler of inspectors! how far do you guys go?
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    Starting up doing PIR's

    Im currently looking into doing domestic PIR's possibly on a part-time as i currently have a full time job. Im looking for some advise on starting up, what are the requirements for me to do this i have never started up on my own before so require any help i can get. I do lots of inspection and...
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    Can i sign a pir?

    Hello all, first post! I passed my adult trainee course at the start of this year and now working for myself (I have worked with electrics for 7 years though) I have the chance of doing some domestic and commercial PIR's. I have my 17th edition inspection and testing (BS7671) and i have public...
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    Elecsa registration and PIR's

    hi guys just getting ready fo joining elecsa full scope. now confused with regards to issuing PIR certs. Now it looks like they have a seperate scheme for full PIR's my concern is reguarding CU changes i would normally carry out a PIR before the change. will i have to join this seperate...
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    PIR's and CFL Lamps

    I fitted a couple of cheap (first mistake) Pir's from toolstation to some o/s lights. They seemed to work fine, but I went back to the customers house today, and both are defective!! I did check the instructions at the time to see if they were compatable, but it didn't say anything. With the...
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    Office lighting PIR's

    Hello All, I have won a contract for installing motion sensors in to an office building. I have to carry out all the works during office hours and I am unable to isolate the supply of the necessary circuits at the consumer unit (there are individual isolators to isolate sections of...
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    pir sensors " help!! "

    any good pir sensors? I'm new to the site and new to tweeting, - is this tweeting? - I don't normally get time to use the computer, it has taken me about 10 mins to write this. Anyway, does anyone know of a good make of pir sensor that won't let me down. I'm getting fed up of going back to...
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    NIC Di PIR?

    Hi, I am looking at joining the NIC domestic installer scheme (dont agree after 26yrs on the tools that i should have to be in any scheme other than JIB but hey ho) purely because I am going self employed again and will be doing domestic works and NIC because they are known better by customers...
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    PIR question

    Hello guys, Correct me uf I am wrong, but I think that you dont have to be in a part p scheme to be abble to issue a PIR do you? Thanks!
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    Is it legal do PIR's if you have professional indemnity insurance and passd the 2391?

    I've recently passed my C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing and I was wondering if you actually need to be registered with an approved competent person scheme to just carry out Periodic Inspection Reports. From my understanding of it you only need to be competent and insured. Is it only the client...
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    Had a PIR done on my house today, Can ne 1 beat this Guy 1hr 10mins and gone?

    Lol he came in his test sheet was half filled in, Every thing was >200 Meg Ohms. I asked how many he did a day he said 3-4. asked how much his company charge he said "You wont get much more the 80-90 quid for a PIR these days" i live in a 3 bed house. He did in fairness put some g@y sleeving on...
  18. michaelw6

    5 yearly Periodic on a commercial property letting units.

    hay guys been a while hope all is coping in the ressesion. well i would like to know how i stand here... Been offered a job doing an inspection on a rather large property approx 118 units. now as i normally only test domestic installations what would change on an commercial property and would i...
  19. kevyn

    Periodic Testing

    Hi all, I have been asked to P.I.R test a couple of holiday cottages. Can any one give me any pointers as to what are the most common faults that are picked up etc Does any one have a checklist of things they look for?
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    PIR - Am I allowed to do it???

    Hi all, I am just at the stage of listing my things I can do and cant do etc. I have my 17th Edition and EAL Level 2 Certificate Domestic Electrical Installers and was wondering if I am allowed to do periodic inspections?? This would only be for land lords and obviously your normal...

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