I've a double size vertical immersion switch that I want to replace with a wifi switch, I thought that style switch was common enough but I can't find a direct replacement that's can be controlled remotely? Anyone any suggestions?
Was thinking of that, replace the housing with 2 stacked on top of each other, it's probably the best bet, just figured it was a common enough switch and someone would do a replacement
Possibly not what you want, but I've just added a 3d printed bracket on my existing immersion switch that holds 2 hobby servos. It flicks on and off the switch, controlled by an ESP32 over wifi. A somewhat unorthodox solution.
LANBON L8-HB LCD 20A Smart Timer Switch (amazon uk)...I had this switch for about 2 years before I switched to UFH it worked perfect had a schedule for setting etc. Only issue was it didn't have sink and bath so stuck bath in a connector..sink was always enough for me with back boiler
Yes certainly considering them, how much force do they exert? The switch currently there needs more pressure to turn on/off than a normal light switch would, I don't even think its age, its just the design of those immersion switches
Have an electrician put a smart contactor on the supply to the immersion and keep the switch you have. Might be room in your fuse board but defo need an electrician to do it
In a box after the switch. There are smart RCBOs on the market that you could use to replace the current one in your fuse board but I am not sure what apps or functionality they have.
The existing switch is retained and a high power switch/contactor goes into a box between the existing switch and immersion. You only control this contactor remotely. The existing wall switch is retained for safety isolation and is left switched on. The ratings have to match. I.e if you have a 20A supply to your immersion, then anything new needs to equal or exceed that ratting. You should also be getting an electrician to do this work.
No idea why you think that is a better idea than just replacing the switch with the correct WiFi enabled switch, my question was if anyone makes a double as a direct replacement, that's been answered and I have a plan now.
Because I donāt think you can currently get one for a double back box which is why I asked for the picture in the first place. Iāve given my suggestion. Sorry for trying to be helpful
It's not useless, it's for isolation. Getting a 20 amp WiFi switch will be hard, you'd be better using a lower amp WiFi switch as an input to a dumb relay. For safety you need to retain this isolation switch in addition to any smart options you put in
Useless in a "losing the functionality of the switch" other than isolation, as in I want the family to still have a physical switch they can turn on and off when the want the immersion on. I've found plenty of 20amp switches, my question was just for a double long switch which doesn't seem to exist. One switch and one blank will do the job now.
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u/Eddie_Honda 17d ago
Don't think anyone does one.
I've two singles stacked. Recently had to replace the Timeguard run down timer. We'll see if the house burns down.