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light switch

  • 25-01-2007 10:15pm
    #1
    FranknFurter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,215 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Im looking to find a remote control light switch that would enable me to turn off the bedroom light from bed, without having to get back up, unplug my wheelchair mid-charge and travel across the room.

    I found them on ebay but they seem rather expensive at 30+ euro
    Anyone know of a cheaper way to do this? (aside from a long stick and good aim? ;) )

    B


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  • #2
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    I've seen these in B&Q. But I think they may have been more than €30 for switch and remote. But I think that the remote will control multiple switches so you can bring the remote from room to room and control other lights with the remote, if you have a sensor switch in each room.
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  • #3
    stapeler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭stapeler


    Yep, B&Q have some on display, I think there made by "Crabtree" for €25-30 and an additional €12 for a remote.
    Try Atlantic or Woodies where I've seen an remote and plug in dimmer which allows control over table lamps etc. They cost around €15.
    Lidl next Thursday have household electronics, they have a manual socket dimmer which might be what you're looking for.


  • #4
    Hoagy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 710 ✭✭✭Hoagy


    The B&Q one will work with your TV remote, you just program it to a spare button, so that saves a bit.
    The disadvantage is if the power goes off it loses it's memory and you have to program it again.


  • #5
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,370 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    Is it a room light or a bedside/table light?
    You could get one of those ones that "Clap on-Clap Off"


  • #6
    FranknFurter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,215 ✭✭✭FranknFurter


    Thanks for the info guys n gals. :)
    Yep, the clapper one would be perfect.
    (Its a room light not a lamp though).

    Checked B&Q, rather expensive at 35 euro though.

    B


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  • #7
    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,595 ✭✭✭johnnyrotten


    Aldi do remote control sockets from time to time. relatively cheap

    They are like these:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Remote-control-mains-switches-x-3-New-sealed_W0QQitemZ230083538518QQihZ013QQcategoryZ57215QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    £20 Sterling incl postage = €30 for 3. Good seller too. 100% feedback with over 2200 transactions


  • #8
    miles teg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭miles teg


    got a remote light switch from here:
    http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Wiring_Accessories~Dimmers_All/Wiring_Accessories~Dimmers_5_Chrome/index.html

    tis pretty cool


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