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Hello
I'm after a switching solution to my shed exterior lighting.
The shed is located 20metres from my house and is currently switched locally by a standard weatherproof on/off switch.
I'd like to have remote switching to illuminate my path down to shed.
I've looked at PIR switching but the range seems to be limited to about 12 metres.
I've looked at wireless switching but that's very expensive.
I like the idea of photocell switching but i'd like the option of an override facility to manually switch on the light before twilight or after dusk or to switch the lights off completely i.e when i'm away from home.
I was thinking of a switch that can switch the line conductor ON-OFF-ON and to be weatherproof.
Cheers
 
Hello
I'm after a switching solution to my shed exterior lighting.
The shed is located 20metres from my house and is currently switched locally by a standard weatherproof on/off switch.
I'd like to have remote switching to illuminate my path down to shed.
I've looked at PIR switching but the range seems to be limited to about 12 metres.
I've looked at wireless switching but that's very expensive.
I like the idea of photocell switching but i'd like the option of an override facility to manually switch on the light before twilight or after dusk or to switch the lights off completely i.e when i'm away from home.
I was thinking of a switch that can switch the line conductor ON-OFF-ON and to be weatherproof.
Cheers
Why do you need that arrangement?
 
Hi dude,i suppose you are going to be asked,if you are simply changing a fitting,or altering the switching arrangements of a circuit...
 
You are correct that it is not notifiable, but that is irrelevant.
Didn't realise this was a DIYer!
Just move the switch closer to your house using suitable cable. Swa for instance.
Cheers Bill but I've got no solid structure between shed and house i.e wall / fence and do not fancy digging up the lawn. Too much distance for a catenary wire.
 

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