[How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?

[garsal]

how do I turn on a cieling lite that has no wall switch with a remote control? THANKS




(I merged the two topics into this one. There is no need to duplicate postings as those who have the real answers read everything )

[Boiler]

how do I turn on a cieling lite that has no wall switch with a remote control? THANKS

Sorry, but I don't understand this installation.  Assuming that this light isn't on 24/7, what controls it now (pull chain, wired in motion sensor)?

What type of remote control are you looking for (wired in X10, plug in X10, RF remote)?

We could use a bit more info here.

[garsal]

Light on ceiling is pull chain. There is no wall switch. I would like to turn it on and off with a remote.

[steven r]

You can use the inline module XPDF if you want to control it from X10.
If it has a fan also, you'll need to use the XPFM instead.

[Boiler]

Light on ceiling is pull chain. There is no wall switch. I would like to turn it on and off with a remote.

Steven's recommendations on the XPDF (dimmable) and XPDM (on/off) should work for most installations.  These modules "may" be small enough to fit inside the ceiling electrical box for your existing light.  If you ever plan on installing a compact fluorescent bulb in this location, use the XPDM module.  The XPDF will not operate correctly with a compact fluorescent bulb installed.

Still not sure what type of remote you want to use.  The most prominent are RF remotes (keychain, Palmpad- HR12a, Combination IR/RF remotes - numerous models UR74a is one model, Stick a switch).   All of these will require a RR501 or TM751 transceiver to translate the RF from the remote into X10 that the modules (that Steven has recommend) can understand.

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

If you don't want to dig into the house wiring, you could simply screw in a "Socket Rocket" between the socket and bulb.

[Boiler]

Bill,

Man I totally missed that one - keep it simple.  I guess that's why you're a CO.

[steven r]

If you don't want to dig into the house wiring, you could simply screw in a "Socket Rocket" between the socket and bulb.

Thanks Bill! So often we forget the KISS principle. As long as it's just one bulb and you don't need to dim it, this is the easiest and cheapest solution.

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

Simple is good!   
I like simple.  The older I get, the more I like it!   ;)   

Bill,

Man I totally missed that one - keep it simple.  I guess that's why you're a CO.

No, not really.  I just like to help and I was stupid enough to forget what I learned in the Navy, (N.A.V.Y. Stands for Never Again Volunteer Yourself)!    ;)