wireless switch?

[mccayry]

I have a customer who has a pull chain light in their bathroom. They are wanting to add a switch but that would be very hard to accomplish. My thoughts were to add some sort of a wireless switch. Im looking to find a wireless switch that will work in this scenerio and not cost an arm and a leg. Any certain type you guys have used and recommend. Thanks in advance.

 

[Swamp_Sparky]

GE has a system that they call Z-wave, but I'm not sure of your total installed cost on it.

 

[hurk27]

Take a look at: www.smarthome.com

They have a wide verity of different switches and relays packs that are wireless that can accommodate almost any configuration, I use them all the time when a home owner wants a flood light way up on a house for the back yard but wants it switched down by the exit door to the back yard.

Call the 1800 number and tell them what you want to do and they will fix you up.

 

[Little Bill]

Take a look at: www.smarthome.com

They have a wide verity of different switches and relays packs that are wireless that can accommodate almost any configuration, I use them all the time when a home owner wants a flood light way up on a house for the back yard but wants it switched down by the exit door to the back yard.

Call the 1800 number and tell them what you want to do and they will fix you up.

Will they come and put the light "way up on the house" for you?

 

[cpinetree]

Leviton LevNet

Leviton LevNet

We have had good luck with this line from Leviton, best when within site, and not through block walls YMMV.

switch: Leviton WSS05-P
receiver: Leviton WSP05

see the PDF link below for the full line of products.

LevNet Tech reference manual :http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibcGetAttachment.jsp?cItemId=jGF7BRvQgrHkAj3HEq8gOw&label=IBE&appName=IBE&minisite=10026

 

[kwired]

I have a customer who has a pull chain light in their bathroom. They are wanting to add a switch but that would be very hard to accomplish. My thoughts were to add some sort of a wireless switch. Im looking to find a wireless switch that will work in this scenerio and not cost an arm and a leg. Any certain type you guys have used and recommend. Thanks in advance.

Is a surface raceway non acceptable? (maybe Wiremold) Fast and reliable

 

[mccayry]

Is a surface raceway non acceptable? (maybe Wiremold) Fast and reliable

The house is a very fancy bed and breakfast so I didnt even bring that up. Of course that would be the easiest.

 

[Chamuit]

The receiver modules can be rather bulky on some of these suggestions.

 

[kwired]

How about "The Clapper" haven't heard anything about them for a long time.

 

[stickboy1375]

Go with Lutron Pico....

http://www.lutron.com/Products/Components/PicoWirelessController/Pages/Overview.aspx

 

[tkb]

Use a screw eye and some string.
Swag it to the door.

How's that for wireless?

 

[cpinetree]

what do you use as a reciever

what do you use as a reciever

Go with Lutron Pico....

http://www.lutron.com/Products/Components/PicoWirelessController/Pages/Overview.aspx

Stickboy could you please clarify what would be used as the reciever for the Pico remote.

I am not sure the Pico would work without installing a RadioRa system, which would become prohibitively expensive for one light in one room.

Another possible solution for the problem would be retrofit some sort of motion sensor to the fixture / canopy.

 

[stickboy1375]

Stickboy could you please clarify what would be used as the reciever for the Pico remote.

I am not sure the Pico would work without installing a RadioRa system, which would become prohibitively expensive for one light in one room.

Another possible solution for the problem would be retrofit some sort of motion sensor to the fixture / canopy.

The Pico is compatible with a few Lutron dimmers, for your installation I would use it with a Maestro Wireless system.

 

[cpinetree]

Thanks

Thanks

The Pico is compatible with a few Lutron dimmers, for your installation I would use it with a Maestro Wireless system.

I see they have a new Powpak module to put in the canopy of a fixture - http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/Energi%20TriPak%20Design%20Guide_PN%20367-2110.pdf

Thanks for the heads up. It will likely come in handy for places the Leviton system won't reach.

 

[Last Leg]

Why not put a motion sensor on the ceiling? You could probably chase the wire from the light box.

 

[stickboy1375]

I see they have a new Powpak module to put in the canopy of a fixture - http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/Energi%20TriPak%20Design%20Guide_PN%20367-2110.pdf

Thanks for the heads up. It will likely come in handy for places the Leviton system won't reach.

The Pico switch really is awesome, i've used them so much, why snake wires anymore.

 

[nrp3]

Anyone try the Verve stuff?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Anyone try the Verve stuff?

We have a guy selling it around here and it looks quite interesting. No batteries at all--

Unlike conventional switches, Verve switches utilize energy harvesting, radio frequency technologies to control lighting, receptacles and temperature. The simple act of turning a switch on or off generates enough energy to transmit radio signals to the 10-channel controller across distances as great as 300 feet. Because each switch generates its own power, Verve switches are completely wireless and battery-less. Every Verve switch operates as a dimmer and can be mounted or moved virtually anywhere.

 

[nrp3]

Pricing?

 

[Billy D]

I use a lot of the Smart Home products and they work great.
They are reasonably priced and they have great Tech support.
Here is a link

http://www.smarthome.com/2533WLS/Wireless-Light-Socket-Switch-White-Ivory/p.aspx