Timeline for How can I extend an old ceiling box to fit a SmartHome relay?
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| Apr 4, 2015 at 23:07 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/#!/StackDIY/status/584492616009519106 | ||
| Feb 27, 2015 at 19:48 | comment | added | friedo | Wow, thanks. I think this guy might actually fit. I'll pick one up and see. If not, I've got a reasonable backup plan. Thanks for the link! | |
| Feb 27, 2015 at 19:42 | comment | added | gregmac | That is a dual-band module.. In fact, I'm fairly certain the only practical difference is the load rating (15A vs 20A). Full manual. You can actually even wire a normal SPST switch to the "sense" wires on this thing (provided you have the wiring to do this) and it'll actually function as a 3-way switch. I do this with my kitchen range hood: it's controlled via an Insteon keypad, or via the switch on the hood itself. (The "on" and "off" labels on the hood switch are no longer meaingful, but that's only confusing the first time) | |
| Feb 27, 2015 at 19:25 | comment | added | friedo | @gregmac, thanks for that, but I don't think it will work for my application. I'm dealing with a failed switch loop (old aluminum wiring) which is why I need the radio-controlled relay. Replacing the wiring is not practical at this point because it's buried in solid plaster and brick. | |
| Feb 27, 2015 at 18:45 | comment | added | gregmac | Not sure if it makes a difference, but Insteon makes a much smaller version called the Micro on-off module that is better suited to installing in junction boxes like yours. Depending on existing space, it may even fit without modification. | |
| Feb 27, 2015 at 2:46 | history | edited | Tester101 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Feb 27, 2015 at 2:37 | answer | added | Mazura | timeline score: 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 at 1:53 | history | asked | friedo | CC BY-SA 3.0 |