Looking for remote wall switch

What wasn't like that?

It refers to a function. The mechanics of how that function is performed is irrelevant, isn't it?

And all I want is a switch that will turn the kitchen light on and off, from about 18 ft away without, and I don't want to add wiring. I want it to act like what normally is called a 3* way switch. I want the existing kitchen switch to at least look about the same, being aware that the wiring/components may be different. I would like it to drive a CFL bulb. This model has a huge presence on the web,

Thanks all, Mikek

Not in this case.

If multiple wireless switches can be installed to activate lights or appliances, then you have an N-way setup.

A diffuser?

Jamie

WTF are you talking about?

SO you're saying the "CLAPPER" which I didn't see listed, would be a better choice?

Jamie

I just saw these products in Home Despot, and thought they might be of interest...

Perhaps, but the effect is exactly the same: if light is on, any switch can turn it off - and vice-versa.

The device i mentioned needs no added wiring, and does not need a hole in the wall for the switch,which is a flat panel with a rocker-type switch.

Sounds like an opportunity for some enterprising engineer !

Ya up to the challenge ?

Hmm.

Isaac

No problem. Find about 50ft of kite string. Drill a hole in the wall switch lever. Replace the two 6-32 screws holding the switch plate with eye hooks. Screw another eye hook into the wall 18ft away. Run the string in a loop, with a weight to maintain tension. Tie the ends to the hole in the switch lever. Pull on one string, and the switch turns on. Pull on the other string, and the switch turns off. Just like a 3-way switch.

Who needs technology anyway?

Well, nobody will notice the extra hole and string. However, if want to hide the mechanism, I fishing line should be sufficiently strong and transparent.

No. I didn't offer any recommendations. While I do lead a somewhat retro-lifestyle, it's not for everyone. Most consumers have been trained by advertising to want the latest gizmos. Going against such training is difficult and for many, impossible. Best to look forward, not back.

Since this is an electronics group, a high tech electronics solution would be most appropriate. I help maintain two homes with these systems and am bidding on a third: Figure on $25,000 and up. I recommend such a system because I can make money keeping it alive which helps support my decadent and lavish lifestyle.

While the Clapper may have been a good idea in its day, todays consumer allegedly wants to have a conversation with the wall switch, in order to negotiate the conditions and terms under which the light will be activated. Nothing ever gets simpler or easier.

Incidentally, I didn't list every home automation solution. During the 1970's, I was marginally involved with the "wired kitchen" project, which proposed to interconnect all the kitchen electrical appliances. It could theoretically cook dinner for you, all automatically. The only problem was that the average housewife didn't want an automated kitchen. Project scrapped after about 3 months.

While accurate, that may create the wrong impression that it's ok to use a non dim-able CFL with a module that includes the dimming function.

If the module includes a dimming function and dims (or attempts to) a CFL that is not dim-able, you will likely burn out the CFL.

Ed

That"s it, the string kept breaking, I'll change to fish line, much stronger.

Thanks, Mikek

Sorry, I think I needed educating before I knew what the requirements and constraints of my project were! I consider myself appropriately chastised. But, I'll probably make the same mistake again. :-/

Mikek

There's always logging chain, for longer runs. :)

Clapper Caper

That would be a one hell of a candid camera gag to play on the city building inspectors. I'd LOVE to see their faces when somebody demonstrates THAT to them! I can see it now, Berkley Trilene 40 Lb test monofilament strung up into the attic and down into another room! LOL