FWJ Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSpur Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Naw, just... naw 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, FWJ said: Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 An electrician couldn’t do it? A wall switch can only be used for ceiling or wall lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 If you wire it straight to the wall socket you're skipping the fuse... You could wire it to the ceiling light circuit ring I think. Hotels do that but I guess that's also to stop people nicking their table lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, FWJ said: Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, FWJ said: Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, FWJ said: Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? What is it your trying to avoid? You’d still need a cable from the lamp to a fused spur on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, mutley said: What is it your trying to avoid? You’d still need a cable from the lamp to a fused spur on the wall The fused spur could be behind the sideboard that the lamp is on avoiding trailing cables and it saves putting on the main light, walking over to the plug and then back to switch off the main light. (Seems like the ultimate laziness - but then who doesn’t use a TV remote!) It seems I’ve made a really outlandish and dangerous enquiry - but if I can flick a wall switch and wall lights are wired to come on then why are table lights (or a standard lamp) different? I’m not being Devil’s advocate, I really don’t know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, FWJ said: The fused spur could be behind the sideboard that the lamp is on avoiding trailing cables and it saves putting on the main light, walking over to the plug and then back to switch off the main light. (Seems like the ultimate laziness - but then who doesn’t use a TV remote!) It seems I’ve made a really outlandish and dangerous enquiry - but if I can flick a wall switch and wall lights are wired to come on then why are table lights (or a standard lamp) different? I’m not being Devil’s advocate, I really don’t know. I wasn’t meaning to sound arsey just trying to find out what you were wanting to avoid. It’s doable but it would mean raggleing walls or lifting floor boards to get the wiring in place. Have you considered a remote control socket setup? You can get them on Amazon and mount the remote on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 20 minutes ago, mutley said: I wasn’t meaning to sound arsey just trying to find out what you were wanting to avoid. It’s doable but it would mean raggleing walls or lifting floor boards to get the wiring in place. Have you considered a remote control socket setup? You can get them on Amazon and mount the remote on the wall 👍 If it means having to redecorate etc then maybe I’ll give it a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 DEWENWILS Remote Control Plug Socket, 13A/3120W Heavy Duty Wireless Light Switch, 30m/100ft Long Range, Programmable, CE and RoHS Listed, 1 Pack Sockets and 1 Remote https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YKFD952/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_vPvZFbMEZEN5R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 4 hours ago, FWJ said: Is it an easy job to wire a couple of table lamps to a wall switch? (ie avoiding a socket/plug and trailing cable) I should add I won’t be attempting this myself (!) but is it straightforward enough in the right hands? Sounds to me like you're a big coward. Man up and crack on. Remember to keep the power on otherwise how will you know the light works....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, mutley said: DEWENWILS Remote Control Plug Socket, 13A/3120W Heavy Duty Wireless Light Switch, 30m/100ft Long Range, Programmable, CE and RoHS Listed, 1 Pack Sockets and 1 Remote https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YKFD952/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_vPvZFbMEZEN5R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Bloody hell, a solution to a problem on this forum at last. 👍 Might get one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FWJ Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 9 hours ago, mutley said: DEWENWILS Remote Control Plug Socket, 13A/3120W Heavy Duty Wireless Light Switch, 30m/100ft Long Range, Programmable, CE and RoHS Listed, 1 Pack Sockets and 1 Remote https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YKFD952/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_vPvZFbMEZEN5R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 👍 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Payton Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, FWJ said: The fused spur could be behind the sideboard that the lamp is on avoiding trailing cables and it saves putting on the main light, walking over to the plug and then back to switch off the main light. (Seems like the ultimate laziness - but then who doesn’t use a TV remote!) It seems I’ve made a really outlandish and dangerous enquiry - but if I can flick a wall switch and wall lights are wired to come on then why are table lights (or a standard lamp) different? I’m not being Devil’s advocate, I really don’t know. Alternatively if you've got an Amazon Alexa in the room, you could use these bulbs. Name them individually but place them in a group "bedroom" and all you'd need is "Alexa, turn on/off the bedroom lights". https://smile.amazon.co.uk/LIFX-lumens-Dimmable-required-HomeKit/dp/B086HNXJRR/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2GZ3TOS50EYPB&dchild=1&keywords=lifx+bulb&qid=1607328344&sprefix=lifx%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-6 Edited December 7, 2020 by Walter Payton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Sounds to me like you're a big coward. Man up and crack on. Remember to keep the power on otherwise how will you know the light works....... Man up😧its electricity not playdoh, think hes better sticking to the original plug set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 42 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Man up😧its electricity not playdoh, think hes better sticking to the original plug set up. I reckon he was joking... I hope he was joking 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Z Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Be sure to check with this guy first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, FWJ said: I reckon he was joking... I hope he was joking 🤣 Think he was bud, so are you any further forward on a plan of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Walter Payton said: Alternatively if you've got an Amazon Alexa in the room, you could use these bulbs. Name them individually but place them in a group "bedroom" and all you'd need is "Alexa, turn on/off the bedroom lights". https://smile.amazon.co.uk/LIFX-lumens-Dimmable-required-HomeKit/dp/B086HNXJRR/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2GZ3TOS50EYPB&dchild=1&keywords=lifx+bulb&qid=1607328344&sprefix=lifx%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-6 Don't even need alexa/google home etc, asda do bulbs for 8-10 quid that are a brand called TCP that come with their own mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Alexa route is definitely the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 11 hours ago, FWJ said: I reckon he was joking... I hope he was joking 🤣 11 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Think he was bud, so are you any further forward on a plan of action. No way was I joking. I do feel foolish for forgetting to mention about also keeping his hands wet while working to avoid cracked skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 11 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: No way was I joking. I do feel foolish for forgetting to mention about also keeping his hands wet while working to avoid cracked skin. 😵. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 07/12/2020 at 09:31, Justin Z said: Be sure to check with this guy first really enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 19:34, FWJ said: An electrician couldn’t do it? A wall switch can only be used for ceiling or wall lights? As Jonathan Woss said......”there are wools & wegulations” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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