Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Mar 05, 2010 9:57 am Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase door switches which trigger a light to turn on when the door is open and off when the door is closed? I found a site which specialise in them (www.lightdream.com.au) but was wondering if lighting stores actually sell these? Building: M3tr1c0n - Santorini 26 [30.04.10] Builders on Site [29.11.10] Handover [11.12.10] Moved in [CURRENTLY] Moved in and adding all those extras we couldnt pay our builder to do http://mnsantorini.blogspot.com Re: Door Switches/sensors 2Mar 09, 2010 9:27 pm Any electrical wholesaler will have pantry door switches like the ones in the link below. http://www.tobins.com.au/HTML/ItemHTML/6006D.htm They are wired in so the door sits on the lever of the switch. Re: Door Switches/sensors 3Mar 13, 2010 5:35 pm Problem with the Tobin one is the fine tuning required and the look. They have been know to move after being installed and the lights can then remain on even though the door is fully closed. Guess it depends on how many doors and lights you have. Re: Door Switches/sensors 4Mar 14, 2010 11:59 am Re: Door Switches/sensors 5Mar 14, 2010 4:36 pm We had a couple of passive infrared scanners wired in for our pantry and WIR lights after handover. On the ceiling just inside the entry - light turns on when you walk in. http://www.pdl.com.au/product-details.a ... 37&id=1766 Re: Door Switches/sensors 6Mar 24, 2010 11:52 am oh kool thanks for the info guys. Perhaps a 180degree sensor would work better, however they do look kinda big and bulky. Building: M3tr1c0n - Santorini 26 [30.04.10] Builders on Site [29.11.10] Handover [11.12.10] Moved in [CURRENTLY] Moved in and adding all those extras we couldnt pay our builder to do http://mnsantorini.blogspot.com Re: Door Switches/sensors 7Mar 24, 2010 12:36 pm Does anyone know rough costs for these (uninstalled)? I think the one hawks posted has a price but any ideas on the others? I can think of a few places I could use them. Building at The Ponds Land reg 3/12/09, Land settled 18/12/09 Approved by Design Panel 16/11/09, Submitted to council 24/11/09, Approved by Council 21/1/10 Site Start 21/5/10 http://andyminpondsbuild.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=19800 Shelly switches require a paid subscription for full access to all features which is ridiulous given the lifespan of a home and if you were to sell it or buy a home with… 2 4534 Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish? 6 6354 |