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RogerS wrote::o
Rather taken with this
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index ... index.html
"The Quinetic wireless switch has a built-in micro energy generator.
The action or pressing the switch, generates enough kinetic energy to create and transmit a radio signal
and switch on/off via a receiver (wireless controller) the lamp or other loads
This solves an age old problem of having to install switch wiring over the past 130 years since
the invention of the light bulb"
Doug wrote:Could this sort of switch be used to switch on something like an extractor? I'm guessing it would take a bit of fancy electrics between the switch & extractor but it would be very handy if it could
RogerS wrote:I wonder how they code each switch to be different to any other in the house? The range? Turning off your neighbours?
RogerS wrote:I've bought a set to play with. Will report back. I'm thinking that I might use the switch in any bathrooms etc.
9fingers wrote:RogerS wrote:I've bought a set to play with. Will report back. I'm thinking that I might use the switch in any bathrooms etc.
Good man!
When you operate the switch. Is there any resistance or wirring noises suggesting a gear train spinning a motor a few turns to generate power ?
Bob
Tusses wrote:9fingers wrote:RogerS wrote:I've bought a set to play with. Will report back. I'm thinking that I might use the switch in any bathrooms etc.
Good man!
When you operate the switch. Is there any resistance or wirring noises suggesting a gear train spinning a motor a few turns to generate power ?
Bob
I was also wondering how it worked ! lol .. would piezo be enough do you think ?
RogerS wrote:The switch action is a click ...just like any other switch..possibly my imagination that the force needed is slightly stronger. (Bob, if you'd like to have a play with them and see if they are OK for your wife then happy to send you a pair to try as it will be a while before I will be using them in anger.
The receiver module is tiny. It comes with a built-in (but accessible) fuse and so needs to be accessible after installation.
I'm surprised that Qinetic aren't breathing down Quinetic's neck for 'passing off'.
chataigner wrote:Looks like a great gadget, I will try to think of uses chez moi !
Just a thought on the multiple loads suggestion - given that it functions by change of state rather than distinct on and off signals, if one load gets out of step it will turned on as the others are turned off etc. and I cant see how you could reset the offender except by removing power.
chataigner wrote:Another question Bob - did you measure the receiver power consumption ? Given that it will be powered 24/7 a house full of them could add up to significant consumption ...?
chataigner wrote:Another question Bob - did you measure the receiver power consumption ? Given that it will be powered 24/7 a house full of them could add up to significant consumption ...?
9fingers wrote:chataigner wrote:Another question Bob - did you measure the receiver power consumption ? Given that it will be powered 24/7 a house full of them could add up to significant consumption ...?
Sorry I did not measure the power consumption. During my experimentation, I did not notice them warming up at all.
I should receive my order in the next few days so I will make some measurements.
In UK we only pay for watts (real power) and not VA. These sort of low power circuits tend to draw 10s of mA but the power factor is very low and so the real power is minimal but the VA is not.
Do you know if you are billed for Watts or VA in France?
Cheers
Bob
9fingers wrote:
Do you know if you are billed for Watts or VA in France?
Cheers
Bob
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