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Combined PIR and Dusk to Dawn sensor?

13-10-2017 12:48PM

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peking97

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As title says I'm looking for a sensor which will switch power to the light only when dark and PIR is triggered. Is such a sensor available?

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#2 13-10-2017 01:27PM

Risteard81

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PIRs have a lux setting on them. Should be no need for a separate photocell.

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#3 13-10-2017 01:31PM

mickdw

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Yep they pretty much all do this.
If you wanted to use the sensor for a task that needed to switch day and night, you just adjust the light sensor all the way up / down.

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#4 13-10-2017 02:31PM

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Beware of cheap and nasty PIRs. False economy, they will drive you nuts.
I use Stinel, not only do they work very well but they have a 5 year warranty.

....and yes they cost more

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