Replacing always on/off outdoor light with PIR?

[itsallaboutyou]

Hi guys and gals...

First time poster..

I'm looking at replacing my ageing outdoor light, which is a simple halogen on/off affair, with a switch located inside the house.

Ideally, I'd like to replace it with a similar type of light, but with the ability to..
a) always have it on.. as with the current situation when were using the patio in the evening.
b) switch it to PIR mode, and use it as a security light.

I've read about replacing the single switch with a double switch.. and I'm not a complete novice - but I can't think of a way to do it!

Any ideas!?

Thanks!

Tom

 

[EFLImpudence]

Most PIR lamps can be set to permanently on by flicking the switch (off/on once or twice}.

If you make sure your new one is of this type then the wiring will be exactly the same as now.
You will have to leave the switch in the on position for PIR control.

 

[itsallaboutyou]

Oh! Marvellous.. Is there a specific type I should look for - or likewise, avoid!?

Cheers for the quick response!

 

[EFLImpudence]

Oooh.

Do it the other way round. Find the style you like and someone will say if it's rubbish.

Look for LED ones.
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=pir led floodlight

 

[itsallaboutyou]

Ace. I'll do that then.

Cheers again. I've seen a couple from that orange store..

 

[bernardgreen]

The function to override the PIR by switching the supply ON and OFF for a brief period can put the light ON after a transient power failure.

PIR with overrides

• bernardgreen
• 18 Mar 2011
• 20

Using two single pole switches to provide overrides for a basic PIR

Best to use a lamp and a separate PIR. This allows the PIR to be located where it will be more effective at detecting people. When the PIR is part of the lamp people walking straight towards the lamp may not be detected by the PIR. PIRs are much more sensitive to people walking across the field of view than they are to people moving towards or away from them.

Steinel PIRs are more expensive but extremely reliable

Untitled

• bernardgreen
• 26 Jan 2015
• 2

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/STIS180W.html

There are other suppliers of quality PIRs