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Wireless Outlet and Switch


Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Inconvenient Switch

Lamps with switches on the cord can be an inconvenient part of an evening ritual. Installing a wall switch to control these lamps can be a great solution - but in some cases, wiring a new switch can be a time consuming and messy process.
A great solution for this kind of problem, believe it or not, can be found in wireless technology. This wireless wall switch is a transmitter that communicates with a plug-in receiver.
Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Wireless Outlet and Switch
Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Drill holes and insert plastic anchors
To mount the switch, start by drilling a couple of holes and inserting plastic anchors.
Attach the switch with a couple of screws and snap in the battery. Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Insert Battery and mount to wall
Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Screw on face plate
Screw on the face plate and you're almost finished.
Plug the wireless receiver into the wall and plug the lamp's power cord into it.
Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Plug in Wireless receiver
Tips - Wireless Outlet and Switch - Finished installing
That's it! You now have the convenience of a wall switch without running new wires into your walls.
 
 

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