Re: how to use a low volt switch on a 120Volts light bulb?

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

If the storage room has a 120V wall outlet, these two X-10 devices are the
easiest solution.

     http://www.x10.com/security/x10_pf284.htm
     http://www.x10.com/products/x10_lm15a.htm

Wire your switch to the Power Flash module. It can be configured to turn on
the SocketRocket.

The Socket Rocket probably comes set to 'address' A1. If you need to change
it you will need some X-10 controller. If you know anyone who uses X-10,
they can probably set the address at their house. You can unscrew it and
take it home - the address will be retained. Or you might be able to find a
cooperative X-10 dealer who will set the address.

Another approach uses these Insteon devices.


http://www.smarthome.com/2421/TriggerLinc-INSTEON-Wireless-Door-Window-Sensor-Open-Close/p.aspx

http://www.smarthome.com/2475D/In-LineLinc-Dimmer-INSTEON-Remote-Control-In-Line-Dimmer/p.aspx

This makes your cute little switch surplus and requires someone
knowledgeable to install the inline module.

"emoreno@xxxxxxxxx" <emoreno@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>You might notice from previous posts that I know nothing about
>electricity. I thought maybe someone in this forum could give me some
>guidance on how to complete this project.
>
>I boght the following sensor
>http://www.smarthome.com/77413/Enforcer-Recessed-Mount-Magnetic-Contact-Sensor-Switch-White/p.aspx
>to detect if a door is open or closed. My idea is to install this on
>the storage room so that the light turns on automatically as soon as I
>open the door, and turn off the light when the door is closed(similar
>to refrigerators? light)
>
>The problem is that this seems to be a low voltage device and the
>light bulb is 120Volts. I don?t think I should just send electricity
>form the power outlet directly to this switch.
>
>Does anyone have any idea how can I turn on/off a 120Volts light bulb
>using this low voltage switch?
>
>Thanks in advanced.