Hi,
I have an annoying problem with the lightswitch in my loungeroom.
There is only one switch which happens to be way across the room in an infrequently accessed position.
I could wire in a second switch but that would involve a great deal of wall damage routing the ac supply, requiring subsequent repair.
I thought a reasonable alternative would be to use an old TV IR remote to activate the existing switch. That would require an IR sensing device be fitted behind the existing switch, which I had considering powering with a modified "wallwart" secreted within the timber framed drywall.
Unfortunately the lightswitch will probably not be operated sufficiently to justify the always on power loss of the set-up I propose.
Anyone have a better idea other than "just put up with what's there."
Possibly I over estimate the wasted power of the always on sensing circuit?
All comments including the humerous ones appreciated, thanks
I have an annoying problem with the lightswitch in my loungeroom.
There is only one switch which happens to be way across the room in an infrequently accessed position.
I could wire in a second switch but that would involve a great deal of wall damage routing the ac supply, requiring subsequent repair.
I thought a reasonable alternative would be to use an old TV IR remote to activate the existing switch. That would require an IR sensing device be fitted behind the existing switch, which I had considering powering with a modified "wallwart" secreted within the timber framed drywall.
Unfortunately the lightswitch will probably not be operated sufficiently to justify the always on power loss of the set-up I propose.
Anyone have a better idea other than "just put up with what's there."
Possibly I over estimate the wasted power of the always on sensing circuit?
All comments including the humerous ones appreciated, thanks