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I've tested when its dark but no joy. How does flicking power off and on actually trigger manual mode anyway? The act of flicking to off position momentarily removes the live so how could that action cause an internal timer to start?

I'm simply trying to add a pir sensor to existing light.

So its wired correctly? The instructions simply say to run 3 core and earth to earth, neutral, live and live load. But its not very clear. To me it suggests connecting loop from rose to L in pir and then live load in rose to L1 in pir. But this would mean the switch and pir would be in...

Yes, I have modified the drawing to reflect what I've done. Basically, I removed the switched live that went to the lamp load and connected this (via screw connector block) to the Live in on the PIR. Then the L1 out of the PIR to the lamp load back in the rose. So effectively the switch and...

Here's a diagram of how I've wired it up. Would you guys agree that this is correct?

Instructions say to switch off/on, off/on within 2 seconds. When I do that, it just stays in motion detection mode. ie. lights come on as I walk in and then switch off after a few seconds (unless I keep moving around).

Hi All, I've connected a PIR sensor to the lights in the garage. It's working fine on montion but I can't get it into manual overide, which makes me think it's not wired correctly. I've run 3 core and earth from the rose fitting to the PIR as follows: 1) Earth in rose to earth in PIR 2)...

Thanks for that, most useful. So you've used this company and can recommend them then? I'll give them a call and see what they suggest. Many thanks. shr.

30 pounds each!!?? Is that because they are dimmable? Presumbably non dimable is alot cheaper? What sort of light do these give out (in comparison to standard gu10)? I've read a lot of reviews suggesting the light level of these things are rubbish.

Hi All, I've got 16 gu10 down lights fitted in the lounge, all off one switch. There are also four wall lights connected on another switch (240w max). Both switches go to a two gang switch. I want to remote control both sets of lights so that I can switch them on/off at the push of a...

Tenant tells me that never runs a bath, only uses electric shower. Only needs water from cylinder for washing up and washing hands in bathroom basin. Plus has some personal issues so doesn't want intrusion in his hone if avoidable at moment. Its at his request.

I've swapped the circuits over so will see how it goes over next couple of days.

Any tips for removing a rusted in immersion heater?

Well there's an electric shower fitted in the bath so they can wash ok. I guess they just wont be able to run a bath. Will see how they get on with it for a few days. Thanks for all the responses guys.

Thing is, this is on a rental house. Tenant said he's likely to leave when contract expires (about 2 months time) so I was hoping to do this job then. The failed heater already looks likes it's rusted on so I'm not expecting it to come out without a fight. So I'd like to take this on once...

I checked for continuity across the terminals of thermostat and it was closed circuit. Resistance across the element came up with several mega ohms so I'm thinking the element has had it? Would you agree? The Nutural wire is slightly blackened at the connector too (at the heater end, not the...

Hi guys, The lower immersion heater has failed but the upper booster one is working fine. Is it OK to wire the upper heater to the Economy 7 switch so that the upper heater comes on and off on the night timer? (I'll replace the lower immersion heater at a later date when I have time)...

Brilliant. So effin' funny!! I actually LOLed!! I love that film and you nailed it. Guys, I know this is an old thread but it is excellent at describing how to test immersion heater and stat. I could do with some advice please. I've got an economy 7 setup with an immersion heater at...

Well I know there are people out there like that but don't see why you're all giving me a volley. Clearly you think I'm one of those. Anyway, I've got my answer so thanks for responses.

Not really sure what I've done wrong here. It's a big job so got lots of quotes to make sure I wasn't getting my pants pulled down. Told every one of them that I'm getting loads of quotes and they all said that was wise due to size of project. Seems that was justified as 50% of them didnt even...