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Title: long range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: ramzey on September 18, 2007, 12:37:34 PM

Hi,

Guys i have small problem. Id like to control light placed 300 ft away outdoor.
Most of system like insteon , zwave and x10 give me range around 100-150ft, witch is not enough.
I have remote control for sprinklers, its works up to mile but its only low voltage.
Is there any product i can just plug in to  outlet and control it via remote?
Dimming abilities would be nice as well

thx

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: Hornet33 on September 18, 2007, 02:37:50 PM

Where is this light getting it's power from? I assume it's electric and not gas powered.

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: ramzey on September 18, 2007, 09:51:21 PM

separate circuit from pool/ sprinkler box, its located about 200 ft from home

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: FBBone on September 18, 2007, 09:56:14 PM

You could try using your low voltage controller to operate a relay.

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: Chairboy on September 18, 2007, 09:59:51 PM

What about adding a directional antenna to the x10 or whatever 100-150 ft system you use?

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: ramzey on September 18, 2007, 10:00:04 PM

i thought about it
but this line will power lights in gazebo (like 8x60W) + low voltage for accent lights

Quote

Originally posted by Chairboy
What about adding a directional antenna to the x10 or whatever 100-150 ft system you use?

any examples?

Title: log range RF remote control, need advice
Post by: AKIron on September 18, 2007, 10:06:22 PM

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Originally posted by ramzey
i thought about it
but this line will power lights in gazebo (like 8x60W) + low voltage for accent lights

 

any examples?

This might be overkill but a biggish dish might make a nice conversation piece.

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