remote for boat

Started by alibby, July 19, 2006, 06:27:10 PM

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alibby

I'm trying to set up a remote control for a customer, so he may hit his remote control (Garage door opener type button) on his boat and light up his dock. I have a 3-way switch for some lights that must stay or incorporate this remote into x-10.

Thanks
Jon

steven r

First the good news: It could be done. You would need to plug in a transceiver that would respond to the remote as well as put the lights on X10 switches. I have no idea if the range would be good enough, however.

Now the bad news: I'm not sure how weather resistant the X10 components are. I'd hesitate to use them for outdoor use unless you had weatherproof covers for the switches and the transceiver module.

I think they may make a non X10 product for this purpose but you would have to check a boating supply store for it.
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alibby

I've install the radio shack remote with x-10 switches and for home stuff (pool lights, garage door lights) I'm hoping for something non radio shack

steven r

Quote from: alibby on July 19, 2006, 08:12:57 PM
...I'm hoping for something non radio shack
All the Radio Shack compatible X10 switches were made by X10. Radio Shack has discontinued the line.

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alibby

SO who has a working remote?

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