UK: Long range (25m+) PIR detector required (2025 Update)

Dec 15, 2003 Last reply: 8 months ago 2 Replies
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We have a large garden and need a PIR unit (or preferably all in one unit/light) that will cover to the bottom of the garden. All the units from the usual suspects (B&Q, RS etc) seem to have a range of no better than 15m whereas I require detection at about 25/30m. I can't move the sensor position closer to close down the detection range and I don't really want to start laying cables to a remote mounted sensor before anyone suggests that! Does anybody know of UK source for a PIR that will detect at these sort of distances?



TIA



Dave


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I have a similar problem and use a wirefree system with multiple PIR units. The radio range is over 50m with the switching unit in the loft. It also means I have the floodlight (a 150W unit) mounted very high so it only covers the required area.

A spectra system from friedland. The pir units can also trigger a libra wirefree doorbell.

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We have a large garden and need a PIR unit (or preferably all in one

Lawrence

usenet at lklyne dt co dt uk

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This sounds just like the thing I am looking for, I've got a bog standard Micromark spot with 12m PIR and you've guessed it - you need to be half way up the garden before the PIR switches the light on. You say it's a wire free system - how does it work? also my neighbours are in a similar boat - how do I ensure it does not switch on their lights?

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Kev

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