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#141088 28-Feb-2014 22:49
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One of the apartments we stayed in the US had a cool thing where when you walked into the bathroom at night a night light would switch on when it detected movement. I can't see much in NZ that works the same way. I need a few battery operated ones, but this operated from the mains and I would prefer that.

Anyone know of places that sell these cost effectively?



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  #996748 28-Feb-2014 22:54
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Electrical wholesalers have pir sensors for this type of use available. Either roof mounted or a module that fits into a standard wall plate. Many houses have these in hallways and stairwells to switch floor lights.



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  #996814 1-Mar-2014 07:39
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  #996829 1-Mar-2014 08:31
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As it's going to be a permanently wired device, I'm under the impression that it won't be a legal "DIY" option - you'll need a Sparky (and I DON'T mean a former-Telecom employee!) to do it for you. They should fairly easily be able to locate and supply the appropriate parts.



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  #996852 1-Mar-2014 09:04
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jamesrt: As it's going to be a permanently wired device, I'm under the impression that it won't be a legal "DIY" option - you'll need a Sparky (and I DON'T mean a former-Telecom employee!) to do it for you. They should fairly easily be able to locate and supply the appropriate parts.


Well it's just a plug in device to the AC Power.

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  #996863 1-Mar-2014 09:38
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networkn: Well it's just a plug in device to the AC Power.

Sure, if it's just a plug-in, no problem.  I assumed from your description (and from what I've seen in newer open homes), it was a permanently built-in thing.

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  #996884 1-Mar-2014 10:21
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Superlux do something that sounds like what you want: http://www.superlux.co.nz/products/?id=347&product=2098

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