Re: Switch Conversion???

["Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx>]

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

"ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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??