In article ,
"Set Square" writes:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Andrew Gabriel wrote:


However, what I would probably do in such a scenario would be to
send a single permanently live feed down the garden. Tap off this
through FCU and remote control switches for the fountain and lights.
I would use X10 switches which carry the control signalling over the
mains. This would enable you to easily add other things in the
future, and you could install a regular waterpoofed 13A socket in
the garden too, which I find extremely useful.

Sounds interesting! Can you get X10 switches with a fair modicum of weather
protection - or are they only intended for in-door use?

Any suggestions of specific kit?

I would probably look at putting one of the following modules
inside the back of a weathproof socket or FCU module:
http://cyberselect.co.uk/product/481 . I haven't tried this,
so I can't guarantee it will fit -- probably need to take one
into B&Q and see which weatherproof socket range you can get it
into the back of. You can also connect a local momentary action
switch to this device for local switching.

A cheaper module is http://cyberselect.co.uk/product/479 but
it would not fit in the back of a socket or FCU module, and
would need a dedicated weatherproof case.

Somewhere in the middle is http://cyberselect.co.uk/product/477
which is DIN rail mounting -- if you require several separate
remote switches, using a weatherproof DIN rail box could be a
good option.

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Andrew Gabriel