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Single pole switch with lighting “zones”?
Planned maintenance scheduled April 23, 2019 at 23:30 UTC (7:30 pm US/Eastern)
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar Manara
Unicorn Meta Zoo #1: Why another podcast?What could I have done wrong while changing to LED bulbs in my recessed lighting?Home Light Automation - Emulate 4 way switch with relayDimmer, on/off switch and outlet not working after replacingCan I convert a single circuit with multiple lights/1 switch to control 1 light/switchControlling multiple banks of LED bulbs with one dimmer switchCan someone help me make sense of the wiring for these switches?One light switch powers two separate light switchesControl 12V LED circuit and 120V power supply from one switchReplacing 2 pole switch with 2 single pole switches to control a fan/light separatelyCan someone explain how this makes sense electrically?
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Somewhat of a challenge...
I'm going from a single light to recessed lighting in my studio condo.
There is a single pole switch that this single light is currently connected to.
I'm going to install about 10 recessed lights, but; I want only 5 lights to turn on when I press XYZ button and all lights to turn on when I press ABC button.
My main challenge here is with this switch, it's housed in a concrete wall with hard drawn solid copper 10AWG wires, so there's no options for rewiring anything, all wiring goes into in a concrete wall and ceiling.
Is there anything I can use to control an array of 10 different lights with an immovable/modifiable single pole switch?
My idea was to leave the single pole switch as is with the dimmer, and have some kind of wireless routing panel in the closet that would allow me to then switch between the lighting "zones" (if that's what they're called) using a wireless switch installed "next to" the current switch. I see Lutron makes some interesting products, but I'm not sure which will do what I need, or the less expensive alternatives. Expense isn't a serious issue here, but I'm not trying to spend $4000-$6000 on a solution.
Does anyone have any idea what I should be searching for, or the proper name of what I'm looking for to make this work?
Thank you in advance for your help
lighting concrete switch led smart-switch
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Somewhat of a challenge...
I'm going from a single light to recessed lighting in my studio condo.
There is a single pole switch that this single light is currently connected to.
I'm going to install about 10 recessed lights, but; I want only 5 lights to turn on when I press XYZ button and all lights to turn on when I press ABC button.
My main challenge here is with this switch, it's housed in a concrete wall with hard drawn solid copper 10AWG wires, so there's no options for rewiring anything, all wiring goes into in a concrete wall and ceiling.
Is there anything I can use to control an array of 10 different lights with an immovable/modifiable single pole switch?
My idea was to leave the single pole switch as is with the dimmer, and have some kind of wireless routing panel in the closet that would allow me to then switch between the lighting "zones" (if that's what they're called) using a wireless switch installed "next to" the current switch. I see Lutron makes some interesting products, but I'm not sure which will do what I need, or the less expensive alternatives. Expense isn't a serious issue here, but I'm not trying to spend $4000-$6000 on a solution.
Does anyone have any idea what I should be searching for, or the proper name of what I'm looking for to make this work?
Thank you in advance for your help
lighting concrete switch led smart-switch
1
Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Somewhat of a challenge...
I'm going from a single light to recessed lighting in my studio condo.
There is a single pole switch that this single light is currently connected to.
I'm going to install about 10 recessed lights, but; I want only 5 lights to turn on when I press XYZ button and all lights to turn on when I press ABC button.
My main challenge here is with this switch, it's housed in a concrete wall with hard drawn solid copper 10AWG wires, so there's no options for rewiring anything, all wiring goes into in a concrete wall and ceiling.
Is there anything I can use to control an array of 10 different lights with an immovable/modifiable single pole switch?
My idea was to leave the single pole switch as is with the dimmer, and have some kind of wireless routing panel in the closet that would allow me to then switch between the lighting "zones" (if that's what they're called) using a wireless switch installed "next to" the current switch. I see Lutron makes some interesting products, but I'm not sure which will do what I need, or the less expensive alternatives. Expense isn't a serious issue here, but I'm not trying to spend $4000-$6000 on a solution.
Does anyone have any idea what I should be searching for, or the proper name of what I'm looking for to make this work?
Thank you in advance for your help
lighting concrete switch led smart-switch
Somewhat of a challenge...
I'm going from a single light to recessed lighting in my studio condo.
There is a single pole switch that this single light is currently connected to.
I'm going to install about 10 recessed lights, but; I want only 5 lights to turn on when I press XYZ button and all lights to turn on when I press ABC button.
My main challenge here is with this switch, it's housed in a concrete wall with hard drawn solid copper 10AWG wires, so there's no options for rewiring anything, all wiring goes into in a concrete wall and ceiling.
Is there anything I can use to control an array of 10 different lights with an immovable/modifiable single pole switch?
My idea was to leave the single pole switch as is with the dimmer, and have some kind of wireless routing panel in the closet that would allow me to then switch between the lighting "zones" (if that's what they're called) using a wireless switch installed "next to" the current switch. I see Lutron makes some interesting products, but I'm not sure which will do what I need, or the less expensive alternatives. Expense isn't a serious issue here, but I'm not trying to spend $4000-$6000 on a solution.
Does anyone have any idea what I should be searching for, or the proper name of what I'm looking for to make this work?
Thank you in advance for your help
lighting concrete switch led smart-switch
lighting concrete switch led smart-switch
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Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
1
Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago
1
1
Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
1
For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
1
1
The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago
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This can be done with wireless smart bulbs (or fixtures) and a remote switch in place of your current light switch. I'm going to describe how to do it with the Phillips Hue series, since I'm more familiar with them, but other brands will probably work just as well.
For the lights themselves, if you have not already bought the fixtures, you can get Hue recessed fixtures with built-in communication and dimming capability, and you'll never have to change a bulb.
If you already have fixtures, you can simply add smart bulbs to them, but make sure they fit and will cool adequately!
Then, to control it at the location of your current light switch, install a wall-mounted remote.
For your current light switch, you can either leave it in place as a way to disable the whole system, or remove and bypass it to supply the Hue fixtures with always-on power and let them turn themselves on and off remotely (recommended if you want to use any other smart features, like timer on/off, or google home/alexa connectivity). If you remove the current switch, you can install the remote over the top of a cover plate. Otherwise, you can install the remote on the wall next to the current switch.
Lastly, you will need a Hue hub to tie it all together. You can place this wherever you want -- it need not be on the same circuit as the lights. This will also give you voice control of the lights.
You can learn more about the Hue line here. Again, I don't mean this as a specific endorsement -- Hue are popular and capable, but not the cheapest, and there are competitors that are also well regarded.
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
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This can be done with wireless smart bulbs (or fixtures) and a remote switch in place of your current light switch. I'm going to describe how to do it with the Phillips Hue series, since I'm more familiar with them, but other brands will probably work just as well.
For the lights themselves, if you have not already bought the fixtures, you can get Hue recessed fixtures with built-in communication and dimming capability, and you'll never have to change a bulb.
If you already have fixtures, you can simply add smart bulbs to them, but make sure they fit and will cool adequately!
Then, to control it at the location of your current light switch, install a wall-mounted remote.
For your current light switch, you can either leave it in place as a way to disable the whole system, or remove and bypass it to supply the Hue fixtures with always-on power and let them turn themselves on and off remotely (recommended if you want to use any other smart features, like timer on/off, or google home/alexa connectivity). If you remove the current switch, you can install the remote over the top of a cover plate. Otherwise, you can install the remote on the wall next to the current switch.
Lastly, you will need a Hue hub to tie it all together. You can place this wherever you want -- it need not be on the same circuit as the lights. This will also give you voice control of the lights.
You can learn more about the Hue line here. Again, I don't mean this as a specific endorsement -- Hue are popular and capable, but not the cheapest, and there are competitors that are also well regarded.
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
add a comment |
This can be done with wireless smart bulbs (or fixtures) and a remote switch in place of your current light switch. I'm going to describe how to do it with the Phillips Hue series, since I'm more familiar with them, but other brands will probably work just as well.
For the lights themselves, if you have not already bought the fixtures, you can get Hue recessed fixtures with built-in communication and dimming capability, and you'll never have to change a bulb.
If you already have fixtures, you can simply add smart bulbs to them, but make sure they fit and will cool adequately!
Then, to control it at the location of your current light switch, install a wall-mounted remote.
For your current light switch, you can either leave it in place as a way to disable the whole system, or remove and bypass it to supply the Hue fixtures with always-on power and let them turn themselves on and off remotely (recommended if you want to use any other smart features, like timer on/off, or google home/alexa connectivity). If you remove the current switch, you can install the remote over the top of a cover plate. Otherwise, you can install the remote on the wall next to the current switch.
Lastly, you will need a Hue hub to tie it all together. You can place this wherever you want -- it need not be on the same circuit as the lights. This will also give you voice control of the lights.
You can learn more about the Hue line here. Again, I don't mean this as a specific endorsement -- Hue are popular and capable, but not the cheapest, and there are competitors that are also well regarded.
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
add a comment |
This can be done with wireless smart bulbs (or fixtures) and a remote switch in place of your current light switch. I'm going to describe how to do it with the Phillips Hue series, since I'm more familiar with them, but other brands will probably work just as well.
For the lights themselves, if you have not already bought the fixtures, you can get Hue recessed fixtures with built-in communication and dimming capability, and you'll never have to change a bulb.
If you already have fixtures, you can simply add smart bulbs to them, but make sure they fit and will cool adequately!
Then, to control it at the location of your current light switch, install a wall-mounted remote.
For your current light switch, you can either leave it in place as a way to disable the whole system, or remove and bypass it to supply the Hue fixtures with always-on power and let them turn themselves on and off remotely (recommended if you want to use any other smart features, like timer on/off, or google home/alexa connectivity). If you remove the current switch, you can install the remote over the top of a cover plate. Otherwise, you can install the remote on the wall next to the current switch.
Lastly, you will need a Hue hub to tie it all together. You can place this wherever you want -- it need not be on the same circuit as the lights. This will also give you voice control of the lights.
You can learn more about the Hue line here. Again, I don't mean this as a specific endorsement -- Hue are popular and capable, but not the cheapest, and there are competitors that are also well regarded.
This can be done with wireless smart bulbs (or fixtures) and a remote switch in place of your current light switch. I'm going to describe how to do it with the Phillips Hue series, since I'm more familiar with them, but other brands will probably work just as well.
For the lights themselves, if you have not already bought the fixtures, you can get Hue recessed fixtures with built-in communication and dimming capability, and you'll never have to change a bulb.
If you already have fixtures, you can simply add smart bulbs to them, but make sure they fit and will cool adequately!
Then, to control it at the location of your current light switch, install a wall-mounted remote.
For your current light switch, you can either leave it in place as a way to disable the whole system, or remove and bypass it to supply the Hue fixtures with always-on power and let them turn themselves on and off remotely (recommended if you want to use any other smart features, like timer on/off, or google home/alexa connectivity). If you remove the current switch, you can install the remote over the top of a cover plate. Otherwise, you can install the remote on the wall next to the current switch.
Lastly, you will need a Hue hub to tie it all together. You can place this wherever you want -- it need not be on the same circuit as the lights. This will also give you voice control of the lights.
You can learn more about the Hue line here. Again, I don't mean this as a specific endorsement -- Hue are popular and capable, but not the cheapest, and there are competitors that are also well regarded.
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Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
add a comment |
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Note that you likely will not need two switches for the two zones -- the switches are programmable, so you can do something like one tap of on for five lights, two taps for ten. Here's a page with programming directions: howtogeek.com/244803/…
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
Makes me wonder if there are rules against having light fixtures wired always on with no switch. Seem to remember something about that, but maybe not..
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
@JPhi1618, I don't think there is in the case of fixtures with built-in switches, like a closet light or ceiling fan with a pull chain. And the smart control would count as a built in switch.
– Nate Strickland
4 hours ago
1
1
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
@JPhi1618 there are no such rules in the electrical code against hardwiring a light on 24x7. There probably are in the building efficiency codes, but they give full credit for smart switch control systems.
– Harper
2 hours ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
The NEC just wants a switchable lighting outlet -- it doesn't care what smarts the switch has, although something based purely on "smart bulbs" might not count...
– ThreePhaseEel
15 mins ago
add a comment |
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Rather than messing with the switch, have you considered wireless smart bulbs? Then you could slap a controller for them next to your current switch (or just bypass the switch, and put the controller in the box., since the lights will turn themselves on and off.)
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
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For example, the Phillips Hue line could work well in this application. amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
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The hue line has recessed lighting fixtures as well: homedepot.com/p/…
– Nate Strickland
7 hours ago
@NateStrickland I was thinking the same thing. Write it up as an answer and I'll +1.
– manassehkatz
6 hours ago
Hue is a great choice, but if that doesn’t work out this can be done with Insteon. I’d need more information to be exact, but for the specific functionality listed the materials should be around $200
– Tyson
6 hours ago