Using a PIR in the Bathroom - advice?

[men8ifr]

I like the idea of a PIR in the bathroom but don't know if the practicalities of it will work?

I was thinking of a ceiling mointed PIR that could 'see' inside the shower as well so if you're having a shower the light won't turn off.

It would be useful to have the option to switch it on/off/auto but don't know how this could be done with only pullswitches allowed....

Finally is an outdoor or bathroom specific PIR need due to the humidity?

Has anyone actually got one working well in the bathroom?

 

[comms]

I use these ones.
http://www.danlers.co.uk/pir/ceflpirsealed.html

 

[men8ifr]

How well does that work?

If you're on the loo too long does the light turn off? Does it turn off if you are in the shower?

Any idea if a cat would set it off?

Can it power one energy saving lightbulb?

Have you noticed any deterioration in the performance?

The price is not shown but TLC sell them for £40 which seems a bit pricey but cheaper ones need a minimum 22w so no good for a single light...

 

[comms]

How well does that work?

Never had a problem with any that I've fitted.

If you're on the loo too long does the light turn off? Does it turn off if you are in the shower?

Not if you set the timer (10 secs min to 40 mins max), but then I suppose it depends on how long it takes you to have a dump but if you sit there for 40 mins or longer I'd suggest staying with the normal pull switch .

Can it power one energy saving lightbulb?

Yes.
http://www.danlersonline.co.uk/danlers-splash-proof-ceiling-pir-sealed.html

Have you noticed any deterioration in the performance?

No & only because I've had no problem with mine & never had a call back to any customers.

The price is not shown but TLC sell them for £40 which seems a bit pricey but cheaper ones need a minimum 22w so no good for a single light...

See the link above the price is there.
Yes pricey (to you) but you get what you pay for.

 

[securespark]

You can wire a pullcord override switch in.

Just connect a 1W switch across live & switched live. In the open position your light is controlled by the PIR, in the closed it is on all the time.

 

[rssteve]

You can wire a pullcord override switch in.

Just connect a 1W switch across live & switched live. In the open position your light is controlled by the PIR, in the closed it is on all the time.

problem is you switch the switch then forgot if its on override or not, only way to tell then is to wait outside the room, unless you get one with the on off indicator. When i do these i use a 2 way switch with off position, this allows the override, off or auto, this could be mounted outsuide the bathroom door.

 

[men8ifr]

Any idea if a cat would set it off?

 

[men8ifr]

Is it possible to get a pullcord 2 way switch?

 

[Pensdown]

If the door's open, my cats and dogs do trigger the sensors. I've set them for 2mins only so it's not really and issue. And during the day the daylight setting holds them off.

 

[men8ifr]

THanks I've ordered a Danlers on but got it cheap(er) on Ebay otherwise I was looking at over £50 delivered! not cheap..

 

[st07]

How'd you get on with this mate? I'm thinking of doing the same.

 

[men8ifr]

Yes it's good though I wouldn't necesserily recommend the Danlers over a cheap one from ebay. Since i've had a couple of problems with the Danlers - it doesn't stay on for as long as it used to plus draughts switch it on because it's designed for false ceilings in offices where there are no draughts.

When you look for one try to get one that stays on for more than 5 min since if you go in and sit on the bog it probably won't trigger again until you get up so the timer needs to be set for as long as someone sits on the bog.

Hope that helps - one thing the Missus has an irrational dislike of it - don't know why she would prefer to pull a switch though she likes the ones in the kitchen???

 

[st07]

Hiya mate

Thanks for replying. I was actually thinking of going for this one, which I thought was the same as you installed

http://www.danlers.co.uk/pir/ceflpirsealed.html

Up to 40 minutes, apparently? The draught thing is a bit concerning too, especially when spending £50~ !

 

[stunlawless]

Hallo everyone,

I've used these Danlers sensors to control extractor fans in bathrooms. Works very well, once I'd masked out some of the sensor to stop false triggers caused by someone walking past the open door.

Not sure I'd want to have lights controlled by them; my wife spends ages in the bath, so I'd need to have it set to max time, which means the lights would be on for 40 mins after a one minute slash.

HTH, David

 

[Steve]

Not sure I'd want to have lights controlled by them; my wife spends ages in the bath, so I'd need to have it set to max time, which means the lights would be on for 40 mins after a one minute slash.

HTH, David

Waving an arm will trigger them. We have all the lights at work controlled by PIR, and they are very sensitive.