Wireless remote switch for Flourescent lights?

[Richard D]

Can it be done?

 

[pattenp]

Yes it can. Search the web.

 

[mark11]

Lutron Maestro
They have a cheaper one that requires line of sight and a little more expensive RF one that I've used and it works great.

 

[jake00]

I second the above

 

[TheEquineFencer]

Can it be done?

In the Garage Journal, if you can dream it, somebody in here knows how to build it....

 

[The Cobbler]

x-10 works OK too

 

[Richard D]

Do you have a part number? I tried Home Depot, they n't have them for fluorescent. The guy at the local electric supply didn't even know what I was asking for!

 

[The Cobbler]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/X10-PRO-XPF...t=Home_Automation_Modules&hash=item2587e1a846 module

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RR501-RF-Ba...t=Home_Automation_Modules&hash=item4ad6c5510a transceiver


http://www.ebay.com/itm/X10-SLIMFIR...t=Home_Automation_Modules&hash=item33944613e3 remote


you will need these 3 items , or similar. basically you need a fluorescent compatible module ( an appliance module will do too) / a transceiver to convert the wireless signal to the signal sent along power4 lines, and a remote/ basically any x-10 remote will work for you

 

[Kevin C]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Chamberlain-Remote-Light-Switch-WSLCEV/202894597?keyword=WSLCEV

This came bundled with my garage door opener and works great CFL's / Fluorescents, LED's and regular lights ( It is limited to 300 watts. I have one on the light to the shop and another for the accent lights along the side.

I just replaced the regular on off switch.

The nice thing is you can use the same three button garage remote to operate the lights as you use on your garage door (make dependant- Chamberlain & lift master for sure). I programmed the center button for the lights and the outers for the doors.

$40 from Home Depot, uses RF not IR and has good range.

 

[mark11]

There's nothing special about using it for fluorescent except you don't want to use the dimming or ramping functions. For simple on/off these are fine.


http://www.amazon.com/Lutron-MRF2-600MTHW-WH-Multi-Location-Controller-Wallplate/dp/B003U8Y9QA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410001394&sr=8-1&keywords=lutron+rf


http://www.amazon.com/Lutron-MIR-600THW-WH-600-Watt-Infrared-Receiver/dp/B000JJYJMM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1410001394&sr=8-6&keywords=lutron%20rf&tag=viglink20245-20

 

[Rothaus]

I found this switch which is rated 1800W.

http://www.smarthome.com/switchlinc-on-off-insteon-2477s-remote-control-switch-dual-band-white.html

Works great.

 

[Showkey]

WeMO..........various devices and switches.

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F7C027/


Uses wifi access control from smart phone, iPad or computer
No seperate interface to purchase.

I use the plug in model to control 6 outside LED yard lights.