Remote sensor for undercabinet lighting

spynage · Nov 24, 2022

Hi.

A client would like undercabinet lights in her new kitchen but there's no way to bring a lighting cable across the large space without significant disturbance to the ceiling. There's some expensive looking coving etc. Isn't there just a remote switch and relay I can fit that will turn of a set of lights supplied from a different circuit (socket spur)? I think there's something used for external lighting on commercial buildings, barns etc but I've never used them.

Can anyone recommend?

Cheers

MJPD29 · Nov 24, 2022

You could try quinetic, but in my experience they are hit and miss

Bob Geldoff1234 · Nov 24, 2022

I have used these many times and are reliable and excellent range.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08M63VP4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

DefyG · Nov 24, 2022

You could use a non contact IR switch.

robd · Nov 24, 2022

I would get a little infrared switch like this I've done it before you wave your hand under it so you'd probably need to drill it through the bottom of the cabinet somehow

Infra red on/off motion sensor, mains, low voltage, IR, LLSENS - from £18.29

Leyton Lighting LLSENS. Senses hand movement in front of the sensor eye. Switches mains voltage lighting. Input and output wiring required. Included: 1 x IR sensor switch, 1 x sensor head with 2m cable.

www.mygreenlighting.co.uk

spynage · Nov 24, 2022

hmm. Thanks for the replies. I don't want a seperate switch though. I want the relay bit but I want it triggered by a switched live on the original light circuit. I want to turn on some lights supplied via a fused spur on the other side of the kitchen. I understand these devices are used for remote switching of external lights over large areas where a hard wired switch circuit isn't practical, for instance on exterior farm buildings where you want one switch to turn on everything. Someone must know.

spynage · Nov 24, 2022

DefyG said:
You could use a non contact IR switch.

I found what I'm after but thanks.

MAINSLINK 1 CHANNEL 868MHz 230Vac RECEIVER

The RF Solutions MAINSLINK-RX is designed to offer a solution to switched live cabling. When a cable run is awkward or expensive to achieve, the MAINSLINK can be used, saving time and money. Please Note: This is the Receiver ONLY Features: • Quick and Simple to Install with existing system •...

www.rfsolutions.co.uk

Avo Mk8 · Nov 25, 2022

spynage said:
hmm. Thanks for the replies. I don't want a seperate switch though. I want the relay bit but I want it triggered by a switched live on the original light circuit. I want to turn on some lights supplied via a fused spur on the other side of the kitchen. I understand these devices are used for remote switching of external lights over large areas where a hard wired switch circuit isn't practical, for instance on exterior farm buildings where you want one switch to turn on everything. Someone must know.

I guess this is the functionality you need, but perhaps overkill (and bulky) for the situation! There might be a "hide in the light switch" equivalent somewhere?

MAINSLINK 5KM WIRELESS MAINS TO MAINS 230VAC LINK

MAINSLINK is a plug and play solution to replace a switched live cable. When 230Vac “LIVE” is input to the transmitter; the receiver provides a 230Vac “LIVE” switched output at its screw terminals. When a cable run is awkward or expensive to achieve, the MAINSLINK can be used, saving time and...

www.rfsolutions.co.uk

Avo Mk8 · Nov 25, 2022

spynage said:
I found what I'm after but thanks.

MAINSLINK 1 CHANNEL 868MHz 230Vac RECEIVER

The RF Solutions MAINSLINK-RX is designed to offer a solution to switched live cabling. When a cable run is awkward or expensive to achieve, the MAINSLINK can be used, saving time and money. Please Note: This is the Receiver ONLY Features: • Quick and Simple to Install with existing system •...

www.rfsolutions.co.uk

Apologies I didn't see your earlier post to mine for some reason.
That's a good reliable solution
Just to state the obvious, you need both the transmitter and receiver for this to work!

spynage · Dec 6, 2022

Avo Mk8 said:
Apologies I didn't see your earlier post to mine for some reason.
That's a good reliable solution
Just to state the obvious, you need both the transmitter and receiver for this to work!

Yeah I have the kit. I'll post a little video when its all up and running, Cheers

spynage · Dec 14, 2022

So here they are in action. Very good in my opinion. There's really no lag at all to worry about. One thing that surprised me was no permanent live was required on the transmitter. Bit of an audible click from the receiver but basically very good. Not cheap though..