Re: Switch Conversion???

Sound about right. I must do more investigation. Thanks for the GE point.
That may be helpful.

Les



What you may have is an old GE low-voltage installation. The place where
I worked back East had that type of system. The rockers were horizontal -
maybe 5/8" by 1 1/4" if I remember right. There was no local click or
snap when the switch was pressed, but I could hear a click from the relay
in the ceiling. As I recall, that system was discontinued years ago, and
it has become a retrofit nightmare as the components wear out.

If that truly is a low-voltage system, then the wiring is apt to be
low-voltage too. Somehow you will have to deal with that. I am not aware
of any home automation equipment that will work with that kind of switch.

Jeff

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I am getting a little concerned that they may be Low Voltage but I am
hoping not. I may have to do some more on site investigation to confirm.

ABLE_1 wrote:
I have a potential customer that has a house built in the 50's. The
electrical switches are an odd style in that the plates sit horizontal
and the toggles are more like rockers about the size of your thumb.

First I am looking for a name, style, or model on this type of switch.
I have googled and ebayed but can't seem to find a picture for a
reference.

Second I would like some hints as to how to install some automation to
control lights and such with this type of switch??





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