On 19/02/2021 12:23, Steve Walker wrote:
I currently have a security light on my garage (at the bottom of the
garden) and used both for security and simply to see my way to the
garage in the dark, but I need to add one to the shed next to it, as it
is set back and in darkness alongside, making it difficult to get there
without tripping over in the garden or stepping in puddles (very heavy
clay soil).

Rather than two independent lights, I'd like to put a single PIR with
270° coverage on the corner of the garage and operate both together.

The existing light is a nuisance, as it is frequently triggered by cats.

I have looked for pet friendly, outdoor PIRs, but only seem to find
wireless ones that link into security systems. Has anyone seen a wired
version? Do I need to add protection to an indoor one instead?

Is this the sort of thing you're after?
https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4764053-270-long-range-pir-detector-white
They do the same thing in black. It's 270° coverage.

You might find it easier, and perhaps cheaper, to get a 360° coverage
device such as this:
https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/460852-360-external-pir-detector-white

Although the CEF page says the first is IP55 rated, the Challenger
leaflet downloadable from the 270° detector webpage says it's IP54. The
360° device is IP44.

To stop cats triggering it you might have to use opaque tape to cover
the lower part of the detector, but it's not guaranteed.

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Jeff