I need wiring instructions for replacing a wall switch with a ceiling mounted PIR that has live/neutral and load wires.
PIR Wiring
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Why have the PIR in the ceiling?
One of these would replace the light switch http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/DNWAPIR.html
How many wires in your light switch?
One of these would replace the light switch http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/DNWAPIR.html
How many wires in your light switch?
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You should not replace a wall switch will an accessory intended to be ceiling-mounted.
Plus, there is unlikely to be a neutral available at the switch position.
Plus, there is unlikely to be a neutral available at the switch position.
The OP did say that he wanted to install a
Also, that Danlers PIR does not need a neutral, that is why I suggested it.
Caravans, if you already have the PIR then you'll next need to work out what sort of wiring you have at the light fitting. If you are lucky you'll have a "loop in" system.
You'll then need to disconnect the switch wires and run a piece of 3-core and earth cable to the PIR from the light fitting.
Study the WIKI to understand how light circuits work, then it should be simple to connect up the live, neutral and switched live to the light fitting.
http://www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:Lighting-Circuit-layouts
I was just suggesting that there are easier ways to do it.
Also, that Danlers PIR does not need a neutral, that is why I suggested it.
Caravans, if you already have the PIR then you'll next need to work out what sort of wiring you have at the light fitting. If you are lucky you'll have a "loop in" system.
You'll then need to disconnect the switch wires and run a piece of 3-core and earth cable to the PIR from the light fitting.
Study the WIKI to understand how light circuits work, then it should be simple to connect up the live, neutral and switched live to the light fitting.
http://www.diynot.com/wiki/Electrics:Lighting-Circuit-layouts
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