Wireless light switch for switched outlet?
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Comments (2)Hi, there is an outlet in the cab above the range used to be for OTR microwave. Since I converted to range hood I have no use for that outlet. I put my surge protector in that cab and I bought my undercab fluroescent lights which are plugged in there. The cords easily fished down in my situation then pushed into the light fixtures. I used one of these remote surge protectors, it comes with a good looking switch, but most importantly it's slim so it be mounted upside down below the cabinets. Because I have multiple plug-in lights (3 so far) , the power bar's foot print was actually adequate. Here is a link that might be useful: Belkin Conserve...See MoreCeiling Fan Wiring with Two Switches, 1 to a Half Switched Outlet
Comments (2)Assuming you want to keep the switched outlet separate from the fan and light operation, you need another switch. If you want the outlet to be on the same switch as the fan light then you can proceed with two switches. "1b, 1w, 1r, 1g going to the outlet". Is this a 3-way outlet? That is, is there another switch elsewhere that controls the outlet?...See MoreChanging a switch to a switch and outlet
Comments (4)Switches do not require a neutral (unless they are a smart switch which requires power itself). That is why it was not connected to the previous switch. It would be good to know where the power goes to on the second line so you know to label breaker and consider line capacity. Couple guesses would be a powered fan or another outlet in the attic. If it goes down into the house it could power who knows what. The grounds are crimped together. You will have to cut the grounds and attach another pigtail to the outlet for that to be grounded correctly. Then wire nut the grounds....See Morewireless remote switch for barn light?
Comments (24)It might be too much hassle, but you could probably drop direct-buried (relatively shallow burial) low voltage wiring to the barn and use it to control a relay there. The one I'm familiar with is the RIB ("relay in a box") made by Functional Devices. They have nipples that go right into a box knockout. They can be bought with 24v or 10-30v coils.. You can even get them as SPDT relays, so you could make the barn switch a 3-way. One snag with this is that I think the code requires separation of low voltage wiring from line voltage wiring, and the RIB's LV coil connections pop out the same nipple as the HV ones. Maybe someone else has an idea about that, or knows of a similar relay with the LV terminals separate. Also, I think all the RIBs are rated for dry indoor use, so you'd have to take that into account. Hope this helps!...See Morejoed
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