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depends if theres a neutral in the switch or not.... Older houses didnt, newer ones maybe.
you would also need something to contain the transformer than reduces 230V down to 12 or whatever it needs.
you would also need something to contain the transformer than reduces 230V down to 12 or whatever it needs.
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Thanks - what might that kit look like to get all this to work. Thankyou!
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