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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    Thank you all so very much!! All working as expected now and without loss of life:) Have attached link to photo of lamp before fitting and after in case this proves useful to others. Thanks again Pro Dave! Pre - http://www.flickr.com/photos/65635918@N03/9644277868/ Post...
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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    Unfortunately the instructions say nothing about switching on and off quickly, etc. I have done as you have said but PIR still does nothing.  The settings for duration and sensitivity have been set to shortest time and least sensitive (ie night mode) The red cable that is terminated is...
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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    Hi, So that works in that nothing has blown up :) and internal switch can turn it on and off but the PIR sensor appears to do nothing.  So it stays on permanently.
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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    HI, The LED is not replaceable so not really an issue. Your last suggestion would be the better way I think.  Switch on at internal switch and then unit turns on and off according to sensor. To complicate/confuse, the instructions say "IMPORTANT - Do not connect anything to the unmarked...
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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    Thanks for fast reply. However, the only markings I have are N, L and earth.  No Sw L. Would post picture but apparently not allowed to! I normally do take piccies but for some reason I thought this would be an easy switch!  Always good advice! Any idea how I could share a picture on here?
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    Replacing External Pir Floodlight

    Hi,   Trying to connect new external PIR lamp - replacing old one.  Unfortunately, I have forgotten the order of cables.  It is a two way switch - i.e internal switch and the PIR.   So external cable has four wires - blue, red and yellow plus earth. internally blue in connected to black cable...
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