I'd like to widen the bathroom door on my main-floor bathroom from 24" to 30". Problem is that the only side of the wall that I can remove for the extra door space contains the two light switches for the bathroom. (See photos.) Bottom line is that I'd need to move the light switches to accommodate the wider door.
Is a wireless switch a good option for this? Some online reviews suggest that some of these switches are a bit flaky. Some of them require a battery, others not. I'm just hoping for some advice on whether a wireless switch is a good option, or whether I should just bite the bullet and do the traditional re-wiring job, which would likely require taking out some drywall. If a wireless switch is a good choice for this, any recommendations on brand or model?
Wireless switches take the place of the existing switch and then you have the wireless remote.
That won't be of much benefit to you unless you mount the switches in the attic.
What is on the other side of the proposed new switch location ?
Make sure it's not a chimney.
[color=#141414]Hi --[/color]
[color=#141414]I have a series of 5 pot lights, 10-12 years old, in my kitchen, installed (not by me) when the kitchen was redone in 2010. Never had a problem with them, but now all of a sudden they trip the breaker every time I turn them on.[/color]
[color=#141414]I replaced the halogens with LED bulbs almost 2 years ago and never really had a problem, though they would flicker a bit at low settings on the dimmer.[/color]
[color=#141414]The pots are on a circuit with 5 other LFs, all single bulb. Shouldn't be anywhere near enough load to trip the breaker, and never has before.[/color]
[color=#141414]I've done a bit of reading suggesting that it might be a load issue, but why now when it's never been a problem before? Would love any suggestions. Thanks![/color]
Hi,
First some background. My condo building (in Chicago) was built in 1998. We have 16 stairwell light fixtures: they are Cooper Lighting Fail-Safe (not sure of model number) manufactured in 1997. Label on fixture says it accepts a maximum 100 Watt A-19 incandescent bulb. Fixtures are hard-wired and always on - no dimmers involved. The bulb is completely enclosed by a clear plastic lens. All fixtures now have CFL bulbs (and have for some years now).
Recently I had to replace a cracked lens and had a very difficult time finding a replacement (we still have 7 original lenses). When researching replacement lenses and striking out, every sales guy or company rep said "well looks like it's time to replace the fixture with an LED fixture." I did finally find a replacement lens online. But the experience got me thinking...
What benefits, if any, would there be to replace these 16 fixtures with LED fixtures vs. just replacing the CFL bulbs with LED bulbs (and replacing the 7 other lenses)? The 7 lenses would run about $300. I've searched a bit and seems keeping the old fixtures may reduce LED bulb life, among other considerations. On the other hand, I suspect it would take an awfully long time for any cost savings related to new fixtures to pay for the upfront cost (fixtures themselves, electrician) to replace.
We are replacing resident hallway recessed can BR30 floodlights CFL with LEDs as they burn out, and haven't to my knowledge experienced any issues.
Any thoughts / opinions?
03-31-21, 03:46 PM
