Ikea Tradfri for remote switching

[Pabs]

Cheap, effective remote switching

One of these
And one of these to the dust Ex (1.2Kw)

 

[Spectric]

What is it's inductive current rating ? A lot of these devices are rated for resistive loads with little capacity for inductive loads like motors.

 

[Chubber]

That looks very good! Is it glued there or is it magnetic? More details please!

 

[Pabs]

What is it's inductive current rating ? A lot of these devices are rated for resistive loads with little capacity for inductive loads like motors.

Thanks @Spectric
The manual says you shouldn't use it with inductive load
I'd not considered this. Been using for a year with no bother but don't want to cause anyone issues

 

[robgul]

I've been using a remote switching gadget for a while - there are 3 sockets + a remote (you can get more socket units) - I have my Record dust extractor, small fan heater and a light working from the sockets.

Like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWENWILS-...qid=1735981199&sprefix=remote+,aps,113&sr=8-7

I think it was @petermillard on YT that I first saw them.

 

[Sachakins]

I had two set of 3 of the Everready branded remote plugs.
All 6 failed within two years.

 

[Spectric]

This could be an option,

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/KBOP9R.html

 

[Bruce Mack]

I've been using a remote switching gadget for a while - there are 3 sockets + a remote (you can get more socket units) - I have my Record dust extractor, small fan heater and a light working from the sockets.

Like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWENWILS-Control-Wireless-Programmable-Sockets/dp/B07NJ2XHZC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=19EW3OPTXIHSH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ydWjRkPN5qP1fkP__cQFuOHMMf0lZv7dL1-7TXoXgT70-xI2zcQwgY-PREjmgiK8-fJKEK7b91ydEw4uocf686Mk3y7hQRsSIrj5H3RKh-8YGpCAocLovYbvnnTmuQMQNVYy78XwXRdRh--ahepkWUstz0Uacy4Hod2GJuD4JVoClfCQNnN-TWr7hIEnYFY2L140YugkEcGHeStLuK-YehK_8GbA_dGTbknutfv_wkdYMlqgFeuwCMa63-97l8HEhbCkCLQhFoy63umebRxf_VzE5yPmAFzMieomrpQ8uRkZDj82n7nrOb7SnbCBJE-jXewXzCD7OEQKf-ZhvwrYnqtZUUpMZ8R1rvyaf7MAA9VdBQIOh7ZrXeRxdaEZQFpDY6EXCwS11wjiF26AhEw6L3jtmqe7RQZfNzXlBSTWwSTTk_xZ4fcGxp_06tQOCAn4.XPAERFu0lZ51LcRhiLo4CqLSYSgvGpsZQz-RMoRJ7Cg&dib_tag=se&keywords=remote+control+plug+socket+uk&qid=1735981199&sprefix=remote+,aps,113&sr=8-7

I think it was @petermillard on YT that I first saw them.

Thanks for that. I have a different unit into which I plug my loud mammoth shop vac with a 20-foot hose. It's great to be able to turn it off remotely. As I work in 2 areas of my basement, snaking the hose from one to the other, I can now roll the vac closer to its job. The hose resembles an anaconda in girth and weight and it tries to trip me.