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Garden Spotlight Help

kirkie_2
kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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This is probably such a strange question to ask, but since we have changed the bulb in our light it flashes on and off at regular intervals when dark. We have no idea why it is doing this and nothing is in front of the PIR...

Any ideas?
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  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
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    When something similar happen to mine, it stayed on 24/7 after a power cut, I was told to switch it off for a few hours then it would re-set its self. Had to turn it off at the fuse box.
  • Qual123
    Qual123 Posts: 82 Forumite
    It could be still in test mode, sometimes PIR fittings have a test mode for you to tell that they are working. Does it still flash when it gets dark?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, So you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as i follow MSE's mortgage advisers code of conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purpose only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    hardpressed wrote: »
    When something similar happen to mine, it stayed on 24/7 after a power cut, I was told to switch it off for a few hours then it would re-set its self. Had to turn it off at the fuse box.
    It has been off for over 12 hours and still doing the same...
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    Qual123 wrote: »
    It could be still in test mode, sometimes PIR fittings have a test mode for you to tell that they are working. Does it still flash when it gets dark?
    It only flashes in the dark. It doesn't illuminate during the day...
  • Qual123
    Qual123 Posts: 82 Forumite
    it must be a fault with the PIR, I know you only changed the lamp but even that could have done it, how old is the fitting?
    I am a Mortgage Adviser

    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, So you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as i follow MSE's mortgage advisers code of conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purpose only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    Qual123 wrote: »
    it must be a fault with the PIR, I know you only changed the lamp but even that could have done it, how old is the fitting?
    I would say less than 12 months old. It was bought from B&Q and I don't think they sell it anymore and I have no proof of purchase...
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    I have put a sock over the PIR to see if it still has the same problem
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    kirkie wrote: »
    I have put a sock over the PIR to see if it still has the same problem
    By doing that just made the light stay on.....
  • Hotspur
    Hotspur Posts: 528 Forumite
    Try removing the bulb, turning it 180 degrees and reinserting it. Sometimes certain fittings require the bulb to be in a cetain way round to make the correct circuit, particually if they are LED's.
  • kirkie_2
    kirkie_2 Posts: 448 Forumite
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    Hotspur wrote: »
    Try removing the bulb, turning it 180 degrees and reinserting it. Sometimes certain fittings require the bulb to be in a cetain way round to make the correct circuit, particually if they are LED's.
    Trying it now....
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