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  • 20-01-2010 11:02pm
    #1
    JOHNPT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭


    I have a question re: lights in corridors in an Apt block. Basically the Apt block is about 10 yrs old and have long corridors with maybe 15 Apts the lenght of each corridor. The problem is their is only one light switch as you enter each corridor hence the lights are always left on night and day causing huge electricity bills. Is it possible to get lights with built in motion sensors or has anyone any ideas. Would appreciate any advice
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Yes, you could put them on a pir. You can get options for retro fit that fit in a switch, but it may not be for you in this case if the corridors are that long.


  • #3
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    you can leave them all on 24/7 and break the corridors into sections with 2 or three PIRs per section, if by any chance there were windows you could use PIR + Photo so they would not come on come on when it is bright.

    But yes there are fitting with movement detectors installed for just that fitting.


  • #4
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    Came across this time delay switch. May suit you. Eterna electronic time delay switch.TLS1440
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eterna-electronic-time-delay-switch/dp/B001GTFON2
    available in irish wholesalers


  • #5
    hey_hey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 56 ✭✭hey_hey


    meercat wrote: »
    Came across this time delay switch. May suit you. Eterna electronic time delay switch.TLS1440
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eterna-electronic-time-delay-switch/dp/B001GTFON2
    available in irish wholesalers

    Really Good product for houses but i wouldnt think it would meet the safety standards for an apartment block.. unless you could install one outside every apartment.


  • #6
    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    that is the problem with time delay switches in areas like these if somebody has a fall caused by sudden blackout

    the electrician is 'in effect' the lighting designer ,if he picks the switch himself and installs it.


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