3 position switch ; ON-OFF-ON

[Marcus John]

Hello
I'm after a switching solution to my shed exterior lighting.
The shed is located 20metres from my house and is currently switched locally by a standard weatherproof on/off switch.
I'd like to have remote switching to illuminate my path down to shed.
I've looked at PIR switching but the range seems to be limited to about 12 metres.
I've looked at wireless switching but that's very expensive.
I like the idea of photocell switching but i'd like the option of an override facility to manually switch on the light before twilight or after dusk or to switch the lights off completely i.e when i'm away from home.
I was thinking of a switch that can switch the line conductor ON-OFF-ON and to be weatherproof.
Cheers

 

[Pete999]

Hello
I'm after a switching solution to my shed exterior lighting.
The shed is located 20metres from my house and is currently switched locally by a standard weatherproof on/off switch.
I'd like to have remote switching to illuminate my path down to shed.
I've looked at PIR switching but the range seems to be limited to about 12 metres.
I've looked at wireless switching but that's very expensive.
I like the idea of photocell switching but i'd like the option of an override facility to manually switch on the light before twilight or after dusk or to switch the lights off completely i.e when i'm away from home.
I was thinking of a switch that can switch the line conductor ON-OFF-ON and to be weatherproof.
Cheers

Why do you need that arrangement?

 

[davesparks]

What is the question here?

 

[Marcus John]

Why do you need that arrangement?

Stepping outside from my house on a dark night to make the journey to my shed at the bottom of my garden. I'd like some illumination to light my way, rather than carrying a torch. Shed is beyond the reach of a PIR light.

 

[Marcus John]

What is the question here?

Where can I source a 1 pole 3 position selector switch that is weatherproof and rated to at least 6A / 230volts

 

[Risteard]

MK do a 2-way and off switch module for their MK Logic Plus grid.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I'd like some illumination to light my way, rather than carrying a torch. Shed is beyond the reach of a PIR light.

this will do for the job!

 

[davesparks]

Where can I source a 1 pole 3 position selector switch that is weatherproof and rated to at least 6A / 230volts

The electrician who does the work will be able to supply the necessary materials to do the job.

 

[Risteard]

The electrician who does the work will be able to supply the necessary materials to do the job.

Didn't realise this was a DIYer!

 

[Marcus John]

The electrician who does the work will be able to supply the necessary materials to do the job.

I thought installing an outside light to an existing circuit not in a special location was non-notifiable?

 

[RWJ]

Crabtree and Click Scolemore also do them

 

[davesparks]

I thought installing an outside light to an existing circuit not in a special location was non-notifiable?

You are correct that it is not notifiable, but that is irrelevant.

 

[PEG]

Hi dude,i suppose you are going to be asked,if you are simply changing a fitting,or altering the switching arrangements of a circuit...

 

[Billsays]

Just move the switch closer to your house using suitable cable. Swa for instance.

 

[Marcus John]

You are correct that it is not notifiable, but that is irrelevant.

Didn't realise this was a DIYer!

Just move the switch closer to your house using suitable cable. Swa for instance.

Cheers Bill but I've got no solid structure between shed and house i.e wall / fence and do not fancy digging up the lawn. Too much distance for a catenary wire.

 

[Marcus John]

MK do a 2-way and off switch module for their MK Logic Plus grid.

Cheers for that suggestion but I believe that's a retractive switch. I'm looking for a 3 position switch that does not reset to centre 'off' position.

 

[Risteard]

Cheers for that suggestion but I believe that's a retractive switch. I'm looking for a 3 position switch that does not reset to centre 'off' position.

It's not retractive. Or at least there is a non-retractive version - I've used them before.

 

[rsgaz]

I believe that's a retractive switch

They do both, K4899WHI is not a retractive one.

 

[Bob Geldoff1234]

Used this wireless remote in the past.
220V 10A 1CH Channel Wireless on off Relay Remote Control Switch RF 315MHz UK | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220V-10A-1CH-Channel-Wireless-on-off-Relay-Remote-Control-Switch-RF-315MHz-UK/131867599587?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Not expensive at all.Just needs mounting in a weather proof box with the antenna sticking out of the bottom.

 

[Octopus]

Battery powered, led PIR light on shed. Job done. Have fitted a couple in my time