Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length

Author Topic: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?  (Read 36036 times)

garsal

  • Newbie
  • Helpful Post Rating: 0
  • Posts: 2

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 )
« Last Edit: July 22, 2007, 03:11:21 PM by Dave_x10_L »
Logged

Boiler

  • Guest
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2007, 04:34:26 PM »

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.
Logged

garsal

  • Newbie
  • Helpful Post Rating: 0
  • Posts: 2
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2007, 05:16:47 PM »

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

steven r

  • Advanced Member
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Helpful Post Rating: 74
  • Posts: 2189
  • Halloween with X10
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2007, 06:20:22 PM »

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.
Logged
BVC let's me tell my camera where to go!
:) Murphy is my beta testing pal. He helps me find problems whether I like it or not. :)

Boiler

  • Guest
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2007, 07:37:18 PM »

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.
Logged

-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)

  • Advanced Member
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Helpful Post Rating: 81
  • Posts: 1340
  • He's just this guy. You know?
    • wgjohns.com
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2007, 07:40:45 PM »

If you don't want to dig into the house wiring, you could simply screw in a "Socket Rocket" between the socket and bulb.
 ;)
« Last Edit: July 22, 2007, 07:44:24 PM by -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) »
Logged
-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)
bill@wgjohns.com

In the real world, the only constant is change.

When I'm online you can find me in the Home Automation Chat Room!

Boiler

  • Guest
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2007, 07:56:01 PM »

Bill,

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

steven r

  • Advanced Member
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Helpful Post Rating: 74
  • Posts: 2189
  • Halloween with X10
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2007, 07:56:52 PM »

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.
Logged
BVC let's me tell my camera where to go!
:) Murphy is my beta testing pal. He helps me find problems whether I like it or not. :)

-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)

  • Advanced Member
  • Hero Member
  • ******
  • Helpful Post Rating: 81
  • Posts: 1340
  • He's just this guy. You know?
    • wgjohns.com
Re: [How-Do-I] Convert a Pull Chain Ceiling Light to Remote Control?
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2007, 09:11:47 PM »

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

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)!    ;)  ;D

« Last Edit: July 22, 2007, 09:13:24 PM by -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) »
Logged
-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)
bill@wgjohns.com

In the real world, the only constant is change.

When I'm online you can find me in the Home Automation Chat Room!
 

X10.com | About X10 | X10 Security Systems | Cameras| Package Deals
© Copyright 2014-2016 X10.com All rights reserved.