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RJsfishin
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Jun 23, 2013

Wanted, Wired Remote Controlled 120v light Switch

I'm looking for a 120v single pole switch....or should I call it a relay, that will replace s simple wall switch in my shop. I need to operate it from inside house 100 feet away. Wireless would be nic...
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SCVJeff
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Jun 23, 2013
What are you trying to switch? That will determine the size of the relay you need.
If you are talking about a few hundred watts, Radio Shack still carries what you need. Other than that, All Electronics carries the relays you would need, along with a simple wall wort power supply to switch it. Just remember that 100' is actually 200' of round trip control wire, so size appropriately. A typical coil of a small relay might draw around 50-100ma.. Personally I would choose 24vac for control.

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