Re: Switch Conversion???

["ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sound about right.  I must do more investigation.  Thanks for the GE point.
That may be helpful.

Les



> What you may have is an old GE low-voltage installation.  The place where
> I worked back East had that type of system.  The rockers were horizontal -
> maybe 5/8" by 1 1/4" if I remember right.  There was no local click or
> snap when the switch was pressed, but I could hear a click from the relay
> in the ceiling.  As I recall, that system was discontinued years ago, and
> it has become a retrofit nightmare as the components wear out.
>
> If that truly is a low-voltage system, then the wiring is apt to be
> low-voltage too.  Somehow you will have to deal with that.  I am not aware
> of any home automation equipment that will work with that kind of switch.
>
> Jeff
>
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>> I am getting a little concerned that they may be Low Voltage but I am
>> hoping not.  I may have to do some more on site investigation to confirm.
>>
>>> ABLE_1 wrote:
>>>> I have a potential customer that has a house built in the 50's.  The
>>>> electrical switches are an odd style in that the plates sit horizontal
>>>> and the toggles are more like rockers about the size of your thumb.
>>>>
>>>> First I am looking for a name, style, or model on this type of switch.
>>>> I have googled and ebayed but can't seem to find a picture for a
>>>> reference.
>>>>
>>>> Second I would like some hints as to how to install some automation to
>>>> control lights and such with this type of switch??
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