Push to break switch
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VA stands for Volt-Amperes
The VA rating of a 60W lamp is a 60VA
The only difference between W and VA is the power factor (starts getting complicated)
It is unlikely that the reed will be able to switch much power as they tend to be designed for use in control circuits rather than for direct load switching.
The VA rating of a 60W lamp is a 60VA
The only difference between W and VA is the power factor (starts getting complicated)
It is unlikely that the reed will be able to switch much power as they tend to be designed for use in control circuits rather than for direct load switching.
It is not complicated to use the reed switch with a relay. I might even do you a circuit diagram.
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why not install a pir light pointing at the driveway?
Bloody good question!
They supplied the light which was a PIR light, but the bloke then said he wanted to turn the lights on and off, so i said i could fit override switch - not good enough. So i suggested a day night sensor, he didn't like that either. So i wired the lights (until i can get the switch sorted) so when they press the button on the gate remote the lights come on, until the gate is fully open. Pretty smart I thought but not good enough for him.
He wants the light on when the gate is open and the light off when the gate is shut, hence the reed switch or door switch. I could use a relay with the reed switch but the coil would need to be rated at 230v, fairly expensive I thought.
They supplied the light which was a PIR light, but the bloke then said he wanted to turn the lights on and off, so i said i could fit override switch - not good enough. So i suggested a day night sensor, he didn't like that either. So i wired the lights (until i can get the switch sorted) so when they press the button on the gate remote the lights come on, until the gate is fully open. Pretty smart I thought but not good enough for him.
He wants the light on when the gate is open and the light off when the gate is shut, hence the reed switch or door switch. I could use a relay with the reed switch but the coil would need to be rated at 230v, fairly expensive I thought.
A relay and base with a 230V coil will cost around £10 - £15 from most wholesalers.
Oh BTW if the reed switch turns out to be NC when it is next to the magnet all you need to do is wire the live from the lamp to th NO terminal of the relay, rather than the NC terminal
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