quick question about PIR

[dholi]

I want to purchase one of these and locate it at the front of my flat
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=47419&ts=27133#

i want to connect an additional light to the PIR (sensor) from this, so that upon activation the above light glows aswell as another at the side of the flat...
can the above be wired so that it activates itself and then activates one of these approximately 4m away from it:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=56271&ts=27664

thanks

 

[breezer]

read the instructions

 

[dholi]

http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/pdfs/34/p3803534.pdf

tried that
doesn't really state clearly what the limitations are

 

[breezer]

i did and it does

 

[Steve]

Lighting load max 150/500 watts.

 

[dholi]

thanks Steve
you've relieved an old man of his misery

 

[breezer]

and where do you suppose that pic came from?

if all else fails, READ the instructions (which is what i said in the first place)

 

[Steve]

(To clarify, it means you cannot do as you originally wanted to)

I suggest you buy two plain lights, and a seperate PIR. The standalone PIRs can normally handle about 1000 watts.

 

[dholi]

(To clarify, it means you cannot do as you originally wanted to)

I suggest you buy two plain lights, and a seperate PIR. The standalone PIRs can normally handle about 1000 watts.

Thanks Steve
What does the 500watt figure in the instruction manual correspond to?
Is this the max the PIR can handle or the max the light enclosure can handle? Because I will only be using 2 x 150watt bulbs in both units. Will the PIR handle 300watts?
Sorry to be a pain. If not achievable, I will do as you stated and buy 2 seperate lights and a single PIR.

 

[Steve]

The 500 watt figure refers to your lights big brother! It is available in 2 sizes. So the PIR on the 150 watt one will only handle 150 watts, and the same applies for the 500 watt one. I remember when they used to fit all these things with 1000 watt PIRs. Not any more

As I said before, to do as you intend, you must have a standalone PIR with two plain floodlights. I'd use a weatherproof junction box with cable glands , rather than terminate 2 cables into a floodlight - the space is very tight in them.

 

[breezer]

Thanks Steve
What does the 500watt figure in the instruction manual correspond to?

i am sorry but if you cant figure that out i seriously doubt your ability to install the light(s) safely


bear in mind this is nothing personal, as i dont know you, just an observation

 

[dholi]

The 500 watt figure refers to your lights big brother! It is available in 2 sizes. So the PIR on the 150 watt one will only handle 150 watts, and the same applies for the 500 watt one. I remember when they used to fit all these things with 1000 watt PIRs. Not any more

As I said before, to do as you intend, you must have a standalone PIR with two plain floodlights. I'd use a weatherproof junction box with cable glands , rather than terminate 2 cables into a floodlight - the space is very tight in them.

got you my friend
thank you very much indeed.