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by Bossmanuk
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House
Replies: 9
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Re: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House

Hole saw? The proper tool is like a hole saw with a knife which goes around it, but designed for plaster and brick not wood. Hmmmmm, not sure that would work. I was thinking maybe some type of circular sander drill bit with a really rough edge to sand down the wood maybe or something similar to tha...
by Bossmanuk
Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Re: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House

Thank you, I have managed to fit one back box in today but it was too much hard work and have two more to fit. They are sitting on top of a wooden beam and screwed into it, I need to find a quick and easy way to shave down the beam to fit the new boxes. Any ideas of what could fit in that small hole...
by Bossmanuk
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Re: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House

Hi ericmark, Thank you for your reply, I am planning to setup sensors so mum does not even need to think about it to be honest. I have a total of 3 smart switches, two singles for upstairs and lower ground and a double for ground floor. I have attached some images for the upstairs light switch as we...
by Bossmanuk
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Re: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House

Thank you for your response, I have internet, hub and even the new back boxes. I have purchased a voltage detector/multimeter to help test the cables but just need to know how I differentiate the cables and which ones are needed for the smart switch. I am assuming I only cut the power when I am remo...
by Bossmanuk
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Smart Switch Wiring in Old House
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Smart Switch Wiring in Old House

Hi Everyone, I am trying to install some smart switches for my mum who suffers from Dementia. I will include some photos of the old wiring and I will include an image of the back of the smart switch (Tapo S220 Smart Light Switch, 2-Gang 1-Way). The old wiring is a bit confusing as it has 6+ wires fo...
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