Lights that turn themselves on and off?

[simondyntDBeK]

Hi folk,

I'm investigating lights that can turn themselves on and off for home use.

I've seen them in offices that use what looks like a PIR to manage the job but I'm looking for something less 'obtrusive' to do the job.

Anyone know of any suitable products?

Thanks

Simon

 

[securespark]

Yeah.

Try replacing the plateswitch with a PIR made for that purpose:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=45045&TabID=1&c=so&U=strat15&doy=search

 

[simondyntDBeK]

Cheers securespark - that looks brilliant - might try one out tomorrow.

Simon

 

[breezer]

question.

where do you intend to use it?

my thinking is i have seen them / similar in toilets, halls, small places, where you dont stay for long, so i amthinking not good for say lounge or bedroom as those ones only stay on for 6 mins at most

 

[clodhopper]

http://www.danlers.co.uk/pir/wapir.html These are pretty good too. They will cope with inductive as well as resistive loads so you can use 'em with Fluorescents as well as incandecents. They have a timer that runs from 10 sec to 40 mins and no neutral required. Downside is they're £50 each[/url]