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my eldest son has autism and learning disabilities. One of his behaviours is messing around with lights - either switching them on and off rapidly for a few seconds or going around switching on all the lights in the middle of the day.

Yes, we could go into the kitchen cupboard and use the mcb to switch off but a) they are not designed for regular switching on and off and b) it's a pain to do it as we have to lock the cupboard doors!

What we would like is something that I presume can be wired in close to the mcu that has wireless connectivity so we can switch off more conveniently. Is this possible?

If not wireless, then we need to have a switch somewhere that is more convenient to use but hidden from my son (perhaps with a closure over it?)

Many thanks,

We have two 6a circuits with all light fittings led except for a fluorescent tube in loft.

Alan..
 
You could fit a contactor in the cu and switch it via an active relay or plug from one of the smart home systems such as Nest, Hive or Lightwave, etc.
 
Why use a contractor? A 20A DP switch would be sufficient.
not on my watch. 2 circuits in 1 switch is bad practice, unless you meant 2 switches, 1 for each circuit.
 
not on my watch. 2 circuits in 1 switch is bad practice, unless you meant 2 switches, 1 for each circuit.

Sorry, I missed the final paragraph of the OP which stated two circuits. I wouldn't put two circuits across a DP switch either!

There could be advantages to having two separate switches so not all of the lights have to be isolated at once. It could be done with 2 grid switches on one plate.
 
Maybe leave him with some restricted form of control of a main room light ,( where others may be invading his space ).
Hiting a button shuts main lights off instantly for 20 sec maybe , then will lock out for 30 min . As it is a form of communication with others in the room .
(A magic trick he could perform ) .. Stressful if removed !
 

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