Revisiting rechargeable PIR lights
Added 2022-10-26 01:59:47 +0000 UTCIt's a while since I've looked at this type of light, and unfortunately in this era of political and corporate utility mismanagement it has become important to have a backup source of light that will spring into action during a power outage.
I've been doing a long term test on earlier versions, and they are actually very good for softening the effect of power outages by providing comfort lighting, or just allowing you to walk around the house at night without switching other lights on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2mpU5Q7YeA
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I've been scammed! Sensors only work if you entirely cover them with palm of your hand. Some elderly folk with failing eyesight like stair lights to illuminate BEFORE it turns Pitch Black. Nope, never again!
Andrew Donaldson
2022-11-08 16:40:41 +0000 UTCI've featured a few of the intelligent emergency light lamps. Some were very shady.
Big Clive
2022-10-28 03:45:15 +0000 UTCClive, have you seen this type of bulb https://www.takealot.com/eurolux-battery-globe-light-bc/PLID46854848. Brand is South African. They operate like normal bulbs and stay on when the power goes out, albeit at a lower intensity. How they detect an outage is interesting. Let me know if you'd like me to send you a few.
Kim & Nix
2022-10-27 22:58:28 +0000 UTCPerfect timing Clive. The power went out at my place in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire earlier and won't be back in a while it seems. Currently American Power Conversion UPSes are holding all my kit up. A few PIR lights might be the next purchase...!
Rupert Kent
2022-10-26 16:08:19 +0000 UTCAs a backup source of light in the house I use this kind of unit (got it from a local home-improvement store): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW9ZRXJ/ - not having to charge it is a bonus.
2022-10-26 15:54:58 +0000 UTCWow. Basically nothing. Thanks for checking
Keith Cassidy
2022-10-26 15:17:48 +0000 UTCAs time goes on you may notice the bits of the puzzle all falling into place and making more sense.
Big Clive
2022-10-26 14:34:52 +0000 UTCThe round ones were featured in another video and are equally hackable. They are much brighter with the front cover popped off.
Big Clive
2022-10-26 14:30:46 +0000 UTCThat's good because they always increase the standby current noticeably.
Big Clive
2022-10-26 14:29:49 +0000 UTCThe standby current with sensor active is 22uA.
Big Clive
2022-10-26 14:29:15 +0000 UTCI woke up at 5am today and was sitting on the couch enjoying a cup of coffee while watching this video. No joke - I laughed so loudly at "douche flute" that I woke up both my daughter and my wife. Thanks for giving me a chuckle to start the day, Clive! 😆
Todd Sharp
2022-10-26 13:55:25 +0000 UTCI already ordered some more - I think the technical folk are all probably thinking the same thing. Mine just arrived in the post this morning. I opted for the round 8 led ones, I haven't got around to opening one up yet. Until then I'll enjoy your video and compare circuitry later 🙂
2022-10-26 12:22:19 +0000 UTCI meant while running the PIR sensor.
Keith Cassidy
2022-10-26 07:58:48 +0000 UTCWell timed, as our stairs unit of 25yrs has just packed up! Sensor is OK but relay knackered.
Andrew Donaldson
2022-10-26 07:29:50 +0000 UTCDamn Big Clive. I love the totally genius break down. Still way way way over my head but so perfectly described. Thank you.
Dave Frederick
2022-10-26 06:19:15 +0000 UTCWhat, no remote controllers?
Curtis Hoffmann
2022-10-26 03:59:39 +0000 UTCIt is probably in the pico amps range.
Frank
2022-10-26 03:49:09 +0000 UTCWhen you put cells in parallel you do not need balancing. You only need to balance cells that are in series. Pay attention when connecting cells in parallel, all cells need to be on the same voltage before you tie them together.
Frank
2022-10-26 03:48:41 +0000 UTCHow much current does this draw in the standby state? I'd be interested to know how long the battery would last in that state...
Keith Cassidy
2022-10-26 02:50:50 +0000 UTCWould you need to do some form of balance charging with multiple cells?
JT
2022-10-26 02:17:26 +0000 UTC
