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PHughes64

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Completely Confused!!!
« on: August 22, 2009, 08:42:06 AM »

Hi All,

I am looking to add a touch of X-10 to my halogen ceiling lights.  I wish to add control units behind the standard wall switches so I can manually turn the lights on and off if I want.

The type of wiring behind my switch and up to the ceiling light is like this http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/project_images/lights_and_switches/switch%20in%20circuit.jpg

Looking at the various kinds of units I can put behind the switch is completely bamboozling me.

Could someone help me understand the unit I need and how I would go about installing it?

Thanks!
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Brian H

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Re: Completely Confused!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2009, 10:45:20 AM »

Your link is a UK address. So are we trying to find compatible modules for the UK?

Do you know if the Halogen lights have a power supply or are directly run from the main feed?
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Boiler

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Re: Completely Confused!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2009, 11:16:26 AM »

PHughes,

As Brian noted, is looks like you are trying to find modules for the UK.  Based on your description, and your previous posts, it sounds like you are looking for a Micro Module that is compatible with your Halogen lights. 

As Brian requested, please provide a bit more information on the type of Halogen lighting you are using.

Also, the link you provided indicates that there is no neutral connection in your switchbox.  Is this correct?  If so, things will be a lot more difficult (micro modules require a neutral connection).

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