Control Lights With RF Switches
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How to Use RF Switches to Control Lights – Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition systems are extremely useful, they have been around for years and there are numerous applications for their use, especially with Home Electrical and Automation. |
X-10 Control RF Switches and Home Automation
[ad#block] I have a garage 400 ft. from my house, which has a 100Amp sub-panel from the house service.
- Is there an RF switch or any other device I can use to turn the outside light on mounted on the garage?
This electrical wiring question came from: John, a Electrician from Johnsburg, IL
Dave the Electrician’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question John.
How to Use RF Switches to Control Lights
- John, you can use the X-10 modules to control the lighting and much more.
- I have personally installed these devices with very good results.
- Other lighting control options would be a time clock or photo cell.
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Automated Switch Controls for Lighting
Simply stated, quality home automation makes life easier. Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition systems are extremely useful, they have been around for years and there are numerous applications for their use, especially with Home Electrical and Automation.
Controlling lights with single-button scene control and zone control adds new dimensions to a lighting system, a dimension you can’t achieve with a solo dimmer on the wall.
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