Install a new light switch in 10 minutes

[Rhoob]

Where does this figure of £150 come from?

Whilst it might be possible to install the switch in 10minutes the whole job will take longer than that.

Agreed - I am just talking about a like for like comparison on the work activities related to installing a second switch.

£150 is the generally at the low end of quotes I got from 8 local electricians who I got round to my house to quote for the job.

 

[davesparks]

This is part of the story that differentiates my device.

The wireless switch requires no batteries and is entirely self-powered through harvesting energy from the kinetic motion of pushing the switch. No searching for batteries at 3AM in the morning and its great for the environment!

How much energy is actually generated from pushing the switch? Is it really enough to power wireless transmission?

 

[Rhoob]

Also I went on a tour of Tamlite last October, they are devoloping pr it could even be out along with lots of other lighting manufacturers a device which you will connect into the back of your switch which means you can just switch the lights on anywhere in your house through your phone. How is your product better than that?

Don't mean to come across as challenging but it's something you should be thinking of?

Thanks for the heads up, I'll look into it.

 

[Rhoob]

How much energy is actually generated from pushing the switch? Is it really enough to power wireless transmission?

Absolutely and it is a proven technology...google EnOcean.

 

[Rhoob]

Philips hue ................ as many devices as you want, covers most lamps, controlled from your phone ...........

Good point.

Generally "smart lighting" is achieved through upgrading your bulb, through using a product like Philips Hue, or upgrading your light switch with a product like mine. Due to the in rush currents which are generated using both in the same system is not recommended. Mostly its an either or depending on the nature of the installation.

Products like Philips Hue are great and work really well but their achilles heel is that the wall switch needs to be permanently on. If someone turns it off then power is lost to the bulb and you then lose control. Granted that Philips offer a remote switch but this will be rendered useless if the wall switch is toggled. Most of these type of systems are also app controlled therefore if you have a visitor such as a relative or baby sitter how do they control your lights when you are away from home?

Upgrading the switch on the other hand offers a similar level of control (albeit with no ability to colour change) and also provides a permanent switch that users can turn on/off as they wish. This provides a user interface any one of any age can use.

 

[Rhoob]

Best you do more research on the existing competition before you ask faceless internet "mugs" for their hard earned money!

Thanks, thats why I am posting on this forum.

 

[Darkwood]

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