Remote socket switch that'll show on/off status?

joeKel73 · 03-01-2011 09:27PM #1

Hey,

My gran's boiler switch is in an outside shed and we're looking at options to put it on/off with an internal switch (considering the recent icy conditions etc). We'd rather a remote switch option over ripping up the tarmac or hanging overhead cables.

There's a good few remote socket switches available. Has anybody come across something like that which will have a small light or led on the remote to show the current on/off status of the switch (will need some kind of return signal). It doesn't need to be handheld... a wall mounted "remote" would actually be better.

Thanks!

joeKel73 · 03-01-2011 09:40PM

Just thought of a possible work-around to the return confirmation light if no such thing exists... a small external light on the shed that's also wired into the switch, could look out the back door.

mazthespark · 03-01-2011 09:49PM

is the power to the boiler taken from the house originally??? could a switch/timeclock be fitted near the fuseboard??

joeKel73 · 03-01-2011 10:04PM

It does come from the house but that line out also powers the lighting and freezer in the shed... it's not direct to only the boiler.

mazthespark · 03-01-2011 10:17PM

could just use one of those remote control sockets so and a light on exterior of the shed to show the boiler is on/off. doubt the outgoing cable has any spare cores anyway

Remote socket switch that'll show on/off status?

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