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Title: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by Rookie on May 31^st, 2009, 8:45pm

Hi Guys, I wasn't sure how to word the subject but basically i'm running a swa cable to my friends shed from the house cu and will fit a two way in the shed for power and lights but he wants to be able to switch the shed lights on from the house. Can you give me the easiest options. I can only think of a second cable back from the shed to incorporate two way switching. Thanks.

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by big_all on May 31^st, 2009, 9:54pm

get yourself a light with a pir sensor you know the ones that iff you turn the power on off then back on again within a few seconds the light stays on ;)

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by Zambezi on May 31^st, 2009, 10:21pm

Or use a wireless system to switch the lights, loads of different ones on the market...
One example, this company makes loads of different versions.
http://www.mr-resistor.co.uk/item.aspx?&t=466&r=261&i=2466
GET do wireless lights
Rako
B&Q do a range of wireless lights and sockets

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by CWatters on May 31^st, 2009, 11:50pm

I think MK have a new range . Not tried them but see..

http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/products/echo.asp

Interestingly they say it diesn't need batteries in the switch. Must be powered by induction or something?

They claim a range of 30 meter but watch out for foil covered insulation in walls.

Edit: It says the transmitter switch is powered by your finger operating it.

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by Zambezi on Jun 1^st, 2009, 8:26am

CWatters wrote on May 31^st, 2009, 11:50pm:

I saw them promoting the MK stuff when I was at a wholesaler last year, it looked good but I was put off by the idiot that was trying to sell it. He was making claims that it was the only remote switching product on the market etc and could not answer even the most basic questions about the kit ::)
As for the kit, it seemed pretty good but pricey, from what I can remember.

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by Rookie on Jun 2^nd, 2009, 10:13pm

Thanks for the link guys. I called MK direct re: wireless/batteryless transmitter/receiver thing but it's actually quite expensive, about £60/70 just for the transmitter and the same for the receiver so I think it might be the second cable option for 2 way switching. On the other hand it's not me paying for it and I haven't told my mate the price yet. Apparently the range in an open field is 300mts but is seriously reduced with any obstacles down to 30mts which is about the distance between house and shed so i'm not quite convinced.

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by scotspark on Jun 2^nd, 2009, 10:44pm

I have fitted loads of danlers wireless stuff and never had any probs.

MK echo is ok you need an enclosure for switching module tho

you can get a 4pack of wireless plugs from tesco for £20

or

http://www.mr-resistor.co.uk/item.aspx?g=&t=466&r=261&i=2466&a=0

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by Zambezi on Jun 2^nd, 2009, 11:02pm

That is the same type of unit I linked to above Scotspark. I guess the OP did not see that it was more than a "light switch". They could control outside lights, inside lights, pond, garden lights etc and they are expandable.

Title: Re: Switching shed lights on from house
Post by scotspark on Jun 2^nd, 2009, 11:38pm

should read all posts :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

I payed way more than that for 2 wireless units 2 2g sw and a 2g key fob >:( :(