SteinelMotion Sensor IS 140-2 Black, 140° Infrared Movement Detector, 14m Range, Swiveling, Max. 1000 W or 6 LED Lights

I bought two of these to replace two old (about 15 years old) PIRs which are beginning to work a little erratically. The old ones are no name brand, ordinary ones, one from John Lewis the other from (I think) B&Q. Having read the reviews of the Steinel PIR I was expecting something special, but it's just an ordinary PIR. The quality appears to be similar to my old PIRs (good) and the way it works is similar. In some respects the Steinel isn't as good. The controls for daylight detection and how long it stays on lack a screwdriver slot and rely on the friction of your thumb to turn them. Consequently you cannot be certain if the control is turning and by how much so there is a lot of faffing on to get this right. Still, you probably do this once when you put it up and then forget it. There is a disconcerting pictogram in the installation instructions which I interpret as telling me that I need to drill a drip hole. I've posted it. If the product needs a drip hole why has the manufacturer not drilled it? Why do I have to do it? Finally, these devices often come with plastic shutters to prevent the PIR seeing some areas. Steinel provide some sticky backed plastic. Honestly. I can't see that surviving 15 years of rain, hail, frost and snow.So, in summary, this is a perfectly good PIR but I'm not convinced it is worth paying twice the price (and more) for them. If I could get my time machine out I'd get one from John Lewis for £16 (today's price) and then, if it turned out to be flimsy junk, take it back. I suspect that it would be every bit as good as the Steinel. Save your money.

I'm a fan of Steinel PIRs, having found several to be very reliable. I have a very challenging application, my car at about 12m with traffic behind at about 17m. I've been using the Steinel IS2180-5 which is user selectable for 8m or 20m range not totally successfully on either range. Thought I would try this, its claimed 14m range seemed about perfect for the application. It's tilt and turn functionality is useful in optimising coverage. I would say its slightly more effective than the IS2180-5 but I still can't get the range I want without picking up moving traffic.I didn't read the other reviews until I had installed it. I agree with all the critical comments, The colour coding of the Live and switched Live wires is confusing. The sticky shrouds are inflexible compared with the adjustable shrouds of the IS2180-5. The pictogram instructions are poor, the range diagram is extremely poor compared with the IS2180-5 instructions. I noticed the 5mm drill but it didn't register what it was for. I'm unclear whether it is essential for drainage or is it for pressure equalisation. Does drilling the hole affect the IP rating? Does drilling the hole admit insects? No mention in the instructions of the two white oval things in the box. Possibly most disappointing feature is the lux and time adjustment. Not precision adjustment with a screwdriver but a strange thumb friction adjustment I've never seen before. Much happier with internal adjustments, once set shouldn't need to be changed. Steinel has really disappointed me with the IS 140-2. Of course the proof is in the pudding and if reliable will redeem itself. I'm keeping it as it is up and working but might not have purchased if I'd read the reviews first.

This is a good product and works well, but we have not been able to make it register us at the 12 m range as claimed. More like 8-10 meters. Easy to adjust the settings though and seems good quality. It was fitted by an electrician so cannot comment on the ease of fitting.Update: We have now managed to extend the range - it is important to get the angle just right as the IR beam emitted seems to be flattish. I think we had the sensor pointing too low so that it hit the ground too soon. It does now light up at 12m range.

My yard is quite large and this sensor has the coverage needed.I have used various sensors over the years but today all the wholesalers seem to stock outdoor sensors in the £10 to £20 range which say they have 12M range, in my opinion they don't, I have used these in the past in various applications, they do work but it is annoying when you have to walk over to the sensor to turn on the lights.I have fitted many Steniel sensors in the past, they give excellent coverage and last many years in comparison to the current market offerings, I suppose you get what you pay for.

The quoted range of 14m is completely false. Mine has a range of less than 5m!. The only reason i don't remove it and throw it in in the bin is that it was a total pain in the a** to fit!