PIR light only on constant

[elsmore1]

Hi,
I hane a PIR light from focus about £8 and used to work when someone passed and go off after a certain time. But I had it unplugged for some time in the summer and now when I turn it on it stays constantly on.
I am sure you can quickly turn it on and off or similar to switch between the 2 modes as there is not button other than for the timer and sensitivity.

Any Ideas, new unit or can someone help please.

thanks

 

[JohnnyG]

Lots of these lights with integrated PIR's have a 'pulse override' which as you say is operated by rapid switching so it probably is just that, try switching it off for a few seconds then back on and leaving it for a minute or so to see if it goes through it's setting procedure then in to automatic mode.

 

[BigJon]

As above really, you could turn the settings down to minimum/test mode to save you waiting and ensure its on detection mode.
Failing that the fittings probably had it, 8 quid and the winter we've had its probably no surprise

 

[elsmore1]

ok, I will turn off for few seconds and then on and wait to see if it turns off, if not I will replace with a new one, maybe with a switch this time to turn from auto to on as I have seen one in maplins like this.

Cheers