Recommend a PIR for outside lights

[SpecialK]

Hi,
After having my car rifled through on the driveway (it was unlocked) I need to fit some security lights.

Can anyone recommend a good PIR? Are the Steinel IS1 OK? I'm looking for about 5m of range. I will be wiring it into a smart switch so it can alert me to motion and I can automate turning on the kitchen and porch lights.

I would also like some lights on the fence posts, I'm wondering if LED bulkheads can be run on low voltage? The Screwfix ones seem to covert to 50vdc inside the unit and could probably run on less as the LEDs seem in series... What would be considered low voltage for external wiring?

Thanks...

 

[flameport]

Steinel are a decent brand.

Security lights rarely improve security.

Low voltage can be up to 1000 volts AC.

 

[SpecialK]

It might have made it so I could see them on the camera better....currently the streetlights turn off at midnight ish!. I can also have the PIR turn on the kitchen and porch lights which may startle them?
What voltage would be safe to run cables that are not in containment down the fence posts?

Steinel are a decent brand.

Security lights rarely improve security.

Low voltage can be up to 1000 volts AC.

 

[flameport]

What voltage would be safe to run cables that are not in containment down the fence posts?

Any, provided it's installed properly.

230V AC would be the usual choice for lighting.

 

[aesmith]

What would be considered low voltage for external wiring?

I think the current term is "Extra Low Voltage" meaning up to 50V AC.