Anyone used these for garden lighting?

[Spudnik]

4 Way Remote Control Switching system, Wireless Lighting Controls Kit

Looks like a good idea and looking for something like this.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience of them or maybe an alternative.

Cheers

J

 

[Paul.M]

As a cheaper alternative have a look at these

Energenie 3 Pack Remote Control Electrical Plug Sockets - Wirelesslightingstore.com

Long as you have them in a IP rated box for your outside lights, I think they are a great option.

 

[Dan the spark]

I've been to a job and done some maintenance on one of theses systems mate, seem pretty good. The box was in the garage all lights wired back to this and the customer had the wireless switch in the conservatory

 

[Lofty]

Hi, got a similar system myself. 4 way remote on garden plant lights, small water feature pump and patio lights 4th way will be some pole lamps eventually . Works well.


Cheers,
Lofty.

 

[Spudnik]

Thanks chaps.

Sold!

Now, the next thing is,

They have a PIR flood up near the eaves on the house that is wired to a FCU in the loft.

What they would like to do is operate this as normal, but also on an over ride when required.

Is there a similar system available that will give them a wireless switch, as they dont want any conduit or making good anywhere (understandable).

 

[Paul.M]

If you use (or already have) a PIR flood light with a manual over ride function, it would still work with whichever remote system you use. Just tell the customer to switch on, off and back on again within 5 seconds (i think) and the light will stay on.

All you have to do is install a single socket after the fcu in the loft to plug in the remote controlled socket unit. Simple and cheap solution.

 

[Spudnik]

Thanks Paul,

No, they dont have any switching at all for it, just the FCU in the loft.

They want it to continue working as a PIR, but have the added ability of overriding with a switch, hopefully wirelessly.

Im not entirely sure its possible, although they have had one sparky to quote and he said it was.

How he was going to achieve that we are not sure, as all he did was give them a price to do all the work, but no actual breakdown.

 

[Paul.M]

Ok Jason, to achieve the desired affect that your customer wants without running new cables etc try this.

From the FCU (in the loft) install and feed a single socket. Put a plug on the pir flood light and plug it into the above mentioned remote controlled plug outlet. This way the customer can have the flood light switched on consistently via switching on the R/C skt (pir doing its job activating the bulb when set off by movement) and can switch off as and when needed without going into the loft.

If the flood light has an over ride function, by switching off, on, off and on within a certain time the light will remain on. All controlled remotely without going into the loft happy days.

3 x remote sockets £20. (from my link above)
1 x single skt + b/box (back of van)
1 x plug (bottom of tool box)

All equals a cheap and none intrusive solution with the customer happy.

 

[needasparks]

Think Pauls Idea is a good one. RC's can be expensive if bought separately though. I don't normally use any of the big shed shops but wickes do an outside socket on an RC for £30 odd (can't find the link) but did find this also for a cheap fix.
Exterior Timer Socket 1 Gang - Switches & Sockets - Electrical -Tools, Electrical & Plumbing - Wickes