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When it comes to motion-controlled lighting, PIR and microwave sensors are two of the most popular and common types that I install as an electrician. Both these sensors have the same basic function...
Putting Tape to the Test: Does Tape Stop a Sensor Triggering?
Whilst motion sensor-controlled lighting is great in many circumstances, there are few things more annoying than a motion sensor triggering unwantedly. Whether it is an exterior light, whose constant...
Motion sensor lights are a popular way to keep your home safe from intruders or alert you of any movement in your yard. However, the alerting aspect starts to wear off pretty quickly if they are...
12 Common Problems with PIR Sensors (and How to Handle Them)
PIR sensors have been around for many years and I have installed hundreds of them in my electrical career. I'm a big fan of the PIR sensor and the benefits that motion sensor control brings to...
LED Heat Sinks: Understanding Their Importance in LED Lighting
As an electrician, we typically don't get down to component-level repairs. If we attend a job to investigate a light that is overheating, often it is more economical for us to simply replace the...
LED lights have numerous well-documented advantages. Not only do they use around 75% less energy than their incandescent bulb predecessors, but they also produce considerably less heat, which is a...