converting one-way to 2-way switch


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Old 12-12-12, 12:23 AM
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converting one-way to 2-way switch

hello,
here is what I want to do and I am new to this,

I want to control the lights in the yard with remote control products like:
ELRO
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ELRO

however I don't want to loose the functionality of the switch already existing for it in the yard (which I assume I have to change to a multi-way switch),
so I can turn off/on the lights both remotely and with the switch.

is this even possible? (given the remote devices are not designed for multi-way functions)
 
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Old 12-12-12, 12:45 AM
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I'm guessing your from the UK. Welcome to the forums.

For both switches to control the same lights then you would have to a three way circuit.

In the first link you left I see a remote switching module. That is a device that gets mounted inside a device or light.
The second link is for a 240 volt plug-in remote receptacle switch.

I don't see actual wall type switches listed at that company and certainly nothing that would be 3 way compatible.
 
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Old 12-12-12, 03:02 AM
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The OP is from Hungary, and electrical systems are completely different than what we experience here in the United States.
 
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thank you for your reply,
I am from Hungary, I was in my local hardware store and bought these equipments (remote + plugs + switches).
then I was wondering if I could somehow make it part of a 3-way circuit, and use it for the purpose I mentioned.

I guess it isn't possible.
 
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Old 12-12-12, 03:43 AM
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What type electrical system do you have? What is your primary voltage? Ours is 120 volt/240 volt single phase. 120 volt with ground for nominal lighting and receptacles. 240 volts for heavier loads, such as stoves, air conditioning systems, water heaters, etc.
 
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Old 12-12-12, 08:01 PM
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I believe they use 230 volts @ 50 hz.
With the Europe style/ungrounded receptacle.

Sorry xhunter.....it can't be done with just wiring.
 
 

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