Half lantern b22/e27 with PIR external light

[pb63]

Evening all,

Replaced a bulb on the outside light and it's permanently on. I have a suspicion it was permanently on before, causing bulb to burn out. Anyhow, today I, turned the power off, changed the bulb, gave everything a good clean up and then switched it on again. All of the other lights are working fine in PIR mode except this one. Ive tried resetting from the mains by turning off for 10 seconds and then back on, in the dark, but once triggered the problem light remains on. I've repeated this step by turning off the at the mains for 1 and 2 mins and no difference. I did notice that sometimes after a reset, the light would switch off, but then immediately switch back on and stay on.

Is it knackered? Or am I missing anything? The only other thing I can think of is that the bulb that I replaced was a 60w for a 100w. Would you that make any difference whatsoever? Who would have thought changing a bulb would be such a pain in the proverbial.

Thanks
P.

 

[EFLImpudence]

If you mean it is on its own PIR, then I would think the PIR timer is knackered.

 

[pb63]

Yes it has its own integrated PIR. Oh well, nothing lasts forever.... It must be 6 plus years old I would have thought.

 

[AndyPRK]

Leave the mains off over night and then switch it on.

If it still get stuck on its knackered

 

[333rocky333]

can you still get 100w bulbs

 

[flameport]

can you still get 100w bulbs

Only from places that have hoarded old stock for 9+ years.

 

[AndyPRK]

If the holder said max wattage 60w (which a lot do) you may have shorted the triac. Or the failing bulb did it.

 

[pb63]

Thanks guys. Tried it again and no change. So off to Screwfix to buy a replacement which hopefully is the same...

Lol 100w bulb was bought from my friendly Asian shop... Not sure where he gets his stock from!