Andrew Gabriel andrew@a17 wrote:
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.
I did exactly that last year.
I ran one, three core SWA from a circuit breaker to a waterproof box (
from CPC ) and inside the box are three X-10 modules ( AM12W wire-in
modules ) to power the outside lighting, the pond pump and a mains
socket on the patio.
The whole lot is conrolled from a tiny switch module which can be
plugged into any socket in the house and moved around as convenient.
I've since added an X-10 timer to automate some switch-on times and
added some other plug-in units to conveniently control other stuff
around the house.
I bought the X-10 stuff here -
http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm?&Nav=X10&
Their service is excellent and they rapidly responded to my e-mails.