PIR Sensor and Switch Override

[Drox]

I need to upgrade my outdoor lighting. Ideally I want the motion sensor to be always ON, and to have a switch that can override the motion sensor to keep the lights always ON.

I came across the following diagram, where a Switch and PIR are connected in parallel. Is this a good idea? (Ignore the additional lamp on the diagram, I would have it connected after the main lamp.)

Thanks

 

[cactikid]

Is the motion sensor not always on but would question on the other setting of darkness when it is to come on with your light setting as my one in bathroom is always on when sensor picks up movement it lights up middle of day or night.

 

[Willo3092]

That's how I connected mine up and works fine.
Works permanently through the PIR after dark and motion detected but can be switched on permanently with the switch.

 

[Scufferoo]

That will be fine , you used to get pit’s that you could turn off/on quickly twice and then it would stay switched on , not sure if they still do these or not.

 

[Drox]

I'm thinking of grabbing this. I guess it should be ok to use outside if I put the switch module in a suitable junction box?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08RDPV8LZ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A8I5MZ4Q9Q7OE&psc=1

 

[Scufferoo]

Looks ok to me , just be aware the switch needs a battery rather than mains power , make sure its in a plastic box not a metal one.

 

[Drox]

Thanks. My last message wasn't detailed enough. I'm thinking of putting the 'Smart relay switch' outdoors.

The lights will be mounted on an outback building. If I put the relay switch inside, it may struggle for signal.

 

[steptoe]

Thanks. My last message wasn't detailed enough. I'm thinking of putting the 'Smart relay switch' outdoors.

The lights will be mounted on an outback building. If I put the relay switch inside, it may struggle for signal.


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Use a WISKA box ,
and some stuffer glands if you need to get a cable into it from outside.