Indoor sensor

pnw72

Hi

I fitted a Lap ceiling motion sensor to the downstairs toilet, as I was fed up of people leaving the light on!!

The switch is outside and is always switched on, but force of habit means people still press the switch when entering.

Is there a type of blanking plate I can get which keeps it switched on?

Thanks for your help.

Ruski

yes - it's called a blanking plate!

Connect the switch wires in a terminal block or similar behind it.

Russ

pnw72

Thanks for the reply, but it if it's just connected to a terminal block, it won't be switched on.

AndyMc.....

pnw72 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, but it if it's just connected to a terminal block, it won't be switched on.

It will be permanently live if you're removing the switch.

TheCyclingProgrammer

A terminal block is used to make an permanent connection between the live and switch live cables.

pnw72

Hi. I've just tried that with a terminal block, but it's not working.

AndyMc.....

Ok, how many wires have you got inside the box?

pnw72

Inside the switch?

Just the 3. Brown, Blue & Earth.

AndyMc.....

pnw72 wrote: »

Inside the switch?

Just the 3. Brown, Blue & Earth.

And you joined the blue to the brown?

pnw72

I love this forum.

Even when it's obvious I've been a jerk!

Thank you for your help. All working.

AndyMc.....

There should really be two brown cables or the blue should have been sleeved brown.