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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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    The simplest solution would be to connect all the sensors in parallel and the lights between SwL and N. The last lot I put up had 3 sensors and 6 lights. with a 1ganged 2way overide switch installed in plastic conduit. No relays required for this setup.

    Note the lights are 15W each to provide pathway illumination and not flood illumination.

    IMO, many cheap sensors do not like to switch more than a couple of amps on a continual basis.

    Legh

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    The simplest solution would be to connect all the sensors in parallel and the lights between SwL and N. The last lot I put up had 3 sensors and 6 lights. with a 1ganged 2way overide switch installed in plastic conduit. No relays required for this setup.

    Note the lights are 15W each to provide pathway illumination and not flood illumination.

    IMO, many cheap sensors do not like to switch more than a couple of amps on a continual basis.

    Legh

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