Motion Sensors

[Theorysparky]

I have been asked to come up with a price to install motion sensors in toilets in a few restuarants,,,for the lighting

anyone suggest a cost effective product ????

something like this ??

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/34075/Lighting-Lamps/Outdoor-Lighting/Lanterns/Options-Lanterns/IQ-3-In-1-Plug-In-Sensor#reviews

is there any other type out there where you can just replace the light fitting

cheers

 

[batty]

Theory

I have a job coming up which is loos with pir for lights it has false ceilings so I will be using the smiths ones Tlc sell them link below maybe they have something to suit what you want to do.

Batty

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMSLFM360.html

 

[Theorysparky]

I am hoping its false ceilings

if so then i may well get some of those

cheers

 

[sparkyrj]

There are some available that replace the existing switch, if that is easier, and they dont need a neutral.

 

[electrocuted]

I had to remove the switch sensors from a toilet in a cafe as they were too sensitive and stayed on all the time.

 

[300TDI]

I have used these in the past, not bad at all http://www.elkay.co.uk/product_range.asp?id=1

 

[Pyro]

With whichever type you end up using, there are a few factors to take into consideration (if you have not already done so). These are based on personal experience of lighting upgrades in a hostel building. A restaurant dunny is a tad different, but this may still be useful.

1. The "ON" time,

2. The location of the sensors,

3. The required amount of movement to trigger the sensors.

Timing becomes important if you do not have a sensor per cubicle. Consider the guy who likes to spend a long time on the pot.... so long that the lights go out and he's caught with his pants round his ankles, is in the dark, and still has the paperwork to complete. The popularity of the spark falls like a stone.

It's a bit less irritating when the sensitivity is too low and users have to wave "hello" to the sensor to get the lights to turn on.

Going OT a bit......

Installing motion sensors in toilets definitely has two meanings! ]

Thanks for the Elkay link, Carl.

Pyro / MICC

 

[Theorysparky]

Cheers Pyro

I thought about that when i looked at Carl's link

mmmmm....

 

[binky]

Check microwave type sensors, from what I've messed with they seem more reliable, but are needless to say dearer

 

[green-hornet]

I have installed quite a lot of sensors and have found that at the end you get what you pay for.

I tried the cheaper option and it made me look like an amature in front of the client, I then went for the most expensive option and I was hailed an hero.