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Posted By: bot540 Remote Dimmer - 06/08/06 10:04 PM
I need a remote dimmer that will work around a corner and was wondering if anyone here has installed one with luck.
The switch for a clients kitchen light is in a useless spot and moving the box is out of the question. I was looking at the Maestro IR but it doesn't look like it would work around the corner of the wall where the current switch location is.
I was thinking one more like a fan remote where the relay mounts in the canopy.
Any suggestions?
Posted By: LK Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/08/06 11:06 PM
Try using the X10 wireless control, www.x10.com
Posted By: SolarPowered Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/09/06 01:04 AM
..., or the next generation after X-10, Insteon: www.insteon.net .

I've tried them out, and they're really nice.

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Posted By: e57 Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/09/06 04:22 AM
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Posted By: kinetic Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/11/06 01:18 AM
I recently saw that Leviton's Aspire line was going to go RF with Zwave technology. That might work for you.
Posted By: Sixer Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/11/06 02:22 AM
Lutron is another one with wireless technology. http://www.lutron.com/homeworks/wireless.asp
Posted By: briselec Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/11/06 06:26 AM
The fan remote control should definitely work. I've had to change codes on some because the one in the next apartment was also controlling their fan/light.
Pity you don't live close, I have 2 spares ones somewhere due to an order mixup.


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Posted By: Larry Fine Re: Remote Dimmer - 06/12/06 12:34 PM
That's the #1 unwritten rule in the world of X-10: never leave your house-code on 'A'.
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