Two way switching a 13amp socket(?)

AEG · Post by **AEG** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:06 pm

Does anyone know a way of operating a 13amp socket from two different locations?

I have networked two computers (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs) and want to be able to switch the modem/router on from either location. The modem/router gets its power from a plugtop transformer so has to be plugged into a 13amp socket.

Any ideas?

honeymonster · Post by **honeymonster** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:58 pm

you can get remote switches that may be able to do what you require.

It consists of a component that you plug into the socket and then you plug the electrical item into the component, a bit like a plug in timeswitch, but you get a remote control with it and so you have remote controll of the socket, you can use them on loads of different electricalitems.

Might be worth looking into!

AEG · Post by **AEG** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:08 pm

That's a good idea; I hadn't thought of that.
I've got a couple of those plug-in adaptors and will just need to get another remote control handset.

Many thanks.

honeymonster · Post by **honeymonster** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:16 pm

i'm not sure of the range of them but I am sure you will be able to get one that will work

AEG · Post by **AEG** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:34 am

These are the units I've got...

http://www.cyberselect.co.uk/product/469

...and I think I can control them from anywhere in the house. In any case, if the remote control is out-of-range of its transceiver module, they can always be controlled directly from the computer, and that might even be the best way of doing it.

doidiy · Post by **doidiy** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:44 am

AEG wrote:These are the units I've got...

http://www.cyberselect.co.uk/product/469

...and I think I can control them from anywhere in the house. In any case, if the remote control is out-of-range of its transceiver module, they can always be controlled directly from the computer, and that might even be the best way of doing it.

What a good idea they are!

Thanks for the link AEG, I tink I will be getting a couple of them myself

AEG · Post by **AEG** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:43 am

If you are seriously thinking of getting one or more of these units and you don't have any already, I would recommend the "X10 Smarthome 7-piece kit"...

http://www.cyberselect.co.uk/product/721

Although this seems quite expensive, you will find that you use all of its contents sooner or later, and it's a good way to get started with home automation. Incidentally, the remote control can also be programmed to operate other devices such as TV, DVD, etc.