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Two way switching a 13amp socket(?)
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:06 pm
by AEG
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?
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:58 pm
by honeymonster
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!
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:08 pm
by AEG
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:16 pm
by honeymonster
i'm not sure of the range of them but I am sure you will be able to get one that will work
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:34 am
by AEG
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:44 am
by doidiy
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
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:43 am
by AEG
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.