Does this exist ?

jtaunton · 26 Aug 2005

In my son's bedroom is a dimmer switch, which I turn down low whilst he goes to sleep. However, he keeps on turning it up bright and keeping himself awake, and it is winding me up so, I have decided that what I need is some sort of key-switchable fixed dimmer, to set a (low) maximum brightness, to be fitted in series with the dimmer, but I also have the option of switching 'through' to then allow the full range of the dimmer to be used.

Does this make sense ? On my limited use of search terms I have not found anything, but want to know if anyone has ever come across such an item or if they exist.

Qedelec · 26 Aug 2005

Never seen the like although I have heard that Santa used a similar accessory for the Elves.
Perhaps you could mount the switch higher or persuade him to obey you.

Adam_151 · 26 Aug 2005

get a 15 watt lamp instead of the 60/100

johnny_t · 26 Aug 2005

That's the answer !!

I just need someone to invent a light fitting with a pull-cord, into which I can load two light bulbs - Lets say a 15W and a 60W one. Come bedtime, I pull the cord and switch from 60W max for normal play, to 15W max for sleepytime.

Perfect !!

plugwash · 26 Aug 2005

fit a dimmer near the ceiling (where it can't be reached without a ladder) to or even control the low light level

then fit a grid box with a keyswitch and normal switch the keyswitch to select between the dimmer and full brightness the normal switch to turn the light on and off.

stevenrafferty · 26 Aug 2005

I have seen a remote control dimmer switch (Not sure where!) but I would guess that if you took the remote, the light would remain at whatever is was set at?

johnny_t · 26 Aug 2005

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=16421

Like it !! That way I can leave him with the R/C, but can have the option of taking it away if he keeps b*ggering about with it.

slippyr4 · 26 Aug 2005

why not just sort out the underlying issue, and pursuade your kid to sleep with the light off. it'll put him in good stead for later life.

johnny_t · 26 Aug 2005

Well....The thing is......He goes to bed fairly early, but likes to have a read for about an hour before dozing off. I don't want to discourage the reading, but want to keep the light down fairly low so as not to discourage the dozing off. I then knock the light off once he's asleep.

The R/C's my favourite so far. Maplins have R/C dimmers that actually fit into the light fitting, but I don't know if they are then suitable for being supplied by a dimmer too......

In fact http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACTION-MAN-RE...993715440QQcategoryZ80122QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem is perfect for me. And better than http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REMOTE-CONTRO...4400567746QQcategoryZ3195QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem which suckers are bidding higher for as a bachelor pad gadget, which is obviously the same thing with the sticker peeled off, seeing as it still has an Action Man Remote Control

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