Garden downlighters

It is possible to do it yourself, but you must register your intent to carry out DIY electrical work with your local authority, as both DIY and electrcal works outside in the garden come under part P of the building regulations. Once you have paid the appropriate fee (normally around £200 - £300) and have been given the consent to proceed, you can alter the circuit and run an XLPE SWA cable to a PIR sensor to control the lights. All the SWA cable glands must be outdoor rated. Once you have completed the work, you will need to contact your local authority again and get their inspector to come and inspect and test your work. If its all compliant with BS7671:2008 standards and tests out OK, you will be issued with an electrical and part P compliance certificate. See the links below for more information on part P of the building regulations. http://www.donttakethep.co.uk/ http://www.esc.org.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/public/leaflets/PartP-Web-Oct2012-1.pdf

These can be set up to switch with motion sensor by installing 1 in the feed cable from the switch to the downlighters This work needs to be carried out by qualified electrician as work carried out in gardens is notifiable under Part P to your local authority building control

Yes this can be done all you need to do is place a pir motion director Inbetween the existing down lights and power feed. This is something that can be done by somone who is experienced in electrical DIY however with electricial work being potentily daingerous we always advised that you employ a fully qualified electrician like myself. Should you require any further information please don't hesitate to ask Darren

Yes you can connect a pir sensor to activate the lights. If the work is outside it is notifable so either employ a part p registered electrician or notify your local building control before you begin any work.

You could install a pir to the circuit which would do it. Youd be best off getting a qualified electrician to do it for you as the circuit would need to be checked and wired correctly to work with the pir and as its outdoors, you'd need ensure it all remains totally watertight to ensure safety.