Heavy Duty Switch

[sapads]

I want to install a two way switch to function like you find at the top/bottom of stairs. The difference is that I need to this to act on the sockets that I have outside. These feed some low voltage lights I have but may also be needed to power garden tools, lawn mower or strimmer.

As my other half is infirm she would like to be able to switch the lights on/off from both the garage and shed and as I work away it would help with the security aspect.

Presumably I cannot use a normal household switch, so was wondering what I would need?

 

[Lurch]

Grid switch. MK do a 20A 2 way module.

You'll also need a yoke and plate.

 

[Andy™]

crabtree (& some others) standard switches are 10A. or use a grid as previous post. or a switch feeding contactor

 

[Blue Fox]

Could you use a shower pull chrod type switch - rated at 45/50A or a cooker type switch again rated at 45A?

 

[kme]

Could you use a shower pull chrod type switch - rated at 45/50A or a cooker type switch again rated at 45A?

Not without problems, as the O/P specified 2 way switching, which these units won`t do. Methinks maybe you getting conflustered with 2 pole switching?? (which the sockets, given their outdoors, may well be better off with; but still need 2 way; therefore 20A grid switches or a contactor would be necessary)

personally, I`d prob. go down contactor route.....

 

[anwah]

use 2 radio switches 1 for upstairs 1 for down to link up with a radio receiver

to switch power to sockets

 

[kme]

use 2 radio switches 1 for upstairs 1 for down to link up with a radio receiverto switch power to sockets

WHY?????

 

[Andy™]

that just sounds a bit backwards?

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I would agree with KME...

CONTACTOR by the socket..

run bog standard two way light switching cables between switches & contactor...

Other wise your two-way switching has to be rated same as the socket outlet,

3core & E 1.0mm or 1.5mm much easier than needing

3core & E 2.5mm!!!!!!!!! :O] :^O

 

[Tooold]

I'v used remote switchs for lights for a wheelchair bound client. They worked well as no need to lower switchs etc just one remote for all awkward lights. Expensive make, they bought it I think it was lumen, Could be used to switch a contactor?

 

[sapads]

Can I get a heavy duty switch rated at least 32amp and where from?

The electrician I've got won't use the 20amp I bought as it's not strong enough and he can't obtain one??

 

[Blue Fox]

Not without problems, as the O/P specified 2 way switching, which these units won`t do. Methinks maybe you getting conflustered with 2 pole switching?? (which the sockets, given their outdoors, may well be better off with; but still need 2 way; therefore 20A grid switches or a contactor would be necessary)personally, I`d prob. go down contactor route.....

Sorry forgot about the 2 way bit contactor would be best route then I think

 

[Andy™]

go with a contactor