Rocker switch for light in the basement corridor

  • Erstellt am 2024-08-08 17:26:52

Hausbaer

2024-08-08 17:26:52
  • #1
Hi,
we have a hallway in the basement with a lamp with a two-way switch (light switches on the ground floor and basement). The light in the basement hallway is often forgotten to be turned off when quickly grabbing something from the basement. I am now wondering if one of the switches on the ground floor can be replaced with a switch that automatically turns off after a short time, for example, to turn off the light again after 30 seconds. Is that easy to do (for someone who has some experience with electricity like connecting lamps or outdoor electrical work with underground cables and lights) and what is needed for that? A quick search on the internet came up with the term "Wipptaster".

I would appreciate any tips and help. Thank you.
 

ypg

2024-08-08 18:39:05
  • #2

I had to google that first.
A rocker switch must be a light switch that does not latch up or down but always looks the same, even when operated.
For your purposes, I would install a motion detector that activates the light for a while both above and below.
 

Malle Zwabber

2024-08-11 03:09:28
  • #3
Basically, converting to a push-button switch is not a problem and technically relatively easy to implement. However, I cannot judge whether a layperson can manage it. With your two-way switch circuit, you definitely have enough wires available to wire the whole thing. For example, you can use a staircase timer from Eltako type TLZ61NP or, if there is not enough space in the switch box, the switching relay MEG5161-0000 from Merten. With Merten, you have the advantage that you can also combine a motion detector and a push button.
 

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