remote controled dimmer with a twist...

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E. Martin

Discussion Starter · Jan 20, 2004

No this is not a drink.....

I have a question for a friend... Is anyone aware of a remote control dimmer (similar to the Lutron Spacer) that can be on one side of a two switch lighting system. I forget the terminology for this. Basically a switch at the stairs, and another switch at the back door, of a basement, both controlling the same "bank" of lights. He needs (wants) to change out the switch by the basement door to a remote dimmer. Dimmers to do this are easy to find, remote control ones, apparently not.

Any help in the way of manufacture and make would be great!

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asenft

· #2 · Jan 20, 2004

You can use the Lutron Spacer System Remote control dimmer for a multi location setup, but the other needs to be a lutron accessory dimmer..

Thats according to my Lutron Residential Lighting Controls catalog..

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warcher1

· #3 · Jan 20, 2004

If you use an X10 dimmer it can respond to any number of wall switch controllers. You can find them at :

http://www.smarthome.com/2250.html
http://www.smarthome.com/2250AC.html
http://www.smarthome.com/x10wallsw.html

www.x10.com also sells X10 equipment, but I didn't see in-line recievers in a quick search of their site. In my experience they are usually a bit cheaper than smarthome.

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Capt'n Kenny

· #4 · Jan 20, 2004

I just purchased an X10 3 way dimmer (WS467) it comes with an X10 controlled dimmer and a slave switch. I also purchased a 5 in 1 remote that controls the audio/video using IR and the X10 using RF. You install the master near where you are sitting and the slave at the other end. It responds to all on/off, just that bank of lights on/off as well as dim and brighten. Check eBay, both pieces were well under $30 shipped.

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E. Martin

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 22, 2004

Not a "bump"... I just wanted to say thanks to those that assisted. The info you provided was sent along to my co-worker.

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