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Too many sensors

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Hi guys iv been asked to help with a lighting sollution at this large family home 


They currently have 2 sensors (x2 and x3) connected in parallel controlling 2 lights (□1 and □2) - they would however like to add an additional 2 sensors (x1 and x4) and also a switch (● 1) to bring on the lights as when required (but not to switch the circuit off)


Adaptable box (■ 1) currently have the L - N - E - SW 


I would like to bring 3 individual switch wires from the 2 new sensors and 1 new switch back to the adaptable box 


We will then have the following number of cables in each connector block 


L - 4 wires

SW - 5

N - 4

E - 5


LIght 1 - 100w LED Flood

Light 2 - 200w LED Flood


Can anyone suggest a better way of doing this or is this method acceptable?


I feel a little apprehensive about all the cables in together but also don't feel it would be unsafe - just not ideal.


Any input winputted greatly appreciated.


I will also try add a picture of the plan.
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    davezawadi (David Stone):

    I suggest a programmable relay controller listening to all the switches (inputs) and power to the lights (outputs). You can then make any complex logical switching you like, and even if 2 switches are pushed at once, make the lights flash or respond to music. Then you provide a "random" function that confuses everyone occasionally on a timer, which changes all the logic to "now for something completely different" (Monty Python). You will only have very simple wiring, and the coding can be done at leisure, filling as much spare time as you have available!


    There, I have achieved exactly what you want, and you have the opportunity to learn a new skill!


    Thanks Dave - Appreciate your input mate, this sounds interesting - Would you be able to post a link of what you have in mind please - Had a quick Google and not quite sure what I'm looking for from the options that came up


    Out of curiosity did you fully understand what my initial plan was and are you also suggesting that if 2 sensors are trigger at the same time the lights may flicker and behaving unpredictability?


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    davezawadi (David Stone):

    I suggest a programmable relay controller listening to all the switches (inputs) and power to the lights (outputs). You can then make any complex logical switching you like, and even if 2 switches are pushed at once, make the lights flash or respond to music. Then you provide a "random" function that confuses everyone occasionally on a timer, which changes all the logic to "now for something completely different" (Monty Python). You will only have very simple wiring, and the coding can be done at leisure, filling as much spare time as you have available!


    There, I have achieved exactly what you want, and you have the opportunity to learn a new skill!


    Thanks Dave - Appreciate your input mate, this sounds interesting - Would you be able to post a link of what you have in mind please - Had a quick Google and not quite sure what I'm looking for from the options that came up


    Out of curiosity did you fully understand what my initial plan was and are you also suggesting that if 2 sensors are trigger at the same time the lights may flicker and behaving unpredictability?


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