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UK X10 Wall Switches

LW10U Light Switch

The LW10U wall switch/dimmer is designed to replace wall switches that control room lights. It should be used for incandescant lights only between 60W and 300W (Please note the minimum rating of 60W). A Neutral connection is not required for this module so it should easily replace your existing light switch.

To turn a light on or off, press the rocker switch for a moment either upwards or downwards. To brighten or dim press and hold the button either upwards or downwards. When the unit is turned off from a dimmed position, it will always return to full brightness the next time you turn it on.

Responds to direct X10 commands, and also to All Units On/Off

THIS UNIT IS A DIRECT SWAP FOR A UK LIGHT SWITCH. SIMPLY TAKE OUT YOUR EXISTING LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRE IN THIS UNIT. YOU IMMEDIATELY HAVE X10 CONTROL OF THE LIGHT !!		  

Photograph of UK X10 Wall Switches

Photograph of UK X10 Wall Switches


Photograph of LW10U Light Switch

Diagram of LW10U Light Switch

 


This unit must NOT be used with Low Voltage Halogens, "Energy Saving" lamps, or flourescant lights. SERIOUS damage will occur to the module causing it to melt, if you attempt to wire it to an incorrect style bulb. It is only suitable for "normal" household lights (with filaments in). If you need to control LV Halogens then you should use either an LD10 or the AW10 (below). Energy Saving lights and flourescant lights should only be controlled with an AW10 or AD10.


In case you're wondering, there is not currently any X10 double switches, available, neither is there any 2 way switching modules. For either application you should use LD10's and our brass/ stainless steel push switches to solve the problem, alternatively for 2 way switching you can fit 1 LW10 at one end, and then a SS13 and TM12 at the other.

 

AW10U Appliance Wall Switch

The AW10U switch looks just like the LW10U except it is an appliance module that can control any type of load: resistive 10A, motor 3A, incandescent 2000W. A red LED on the front of the switch illuminates to indicate that the module is switched on.

Please note that a NEUTRAL connection IS required for the installation of this module. It is quite unusual for a British house to have a Neutral connection at a light switch, however it is normal to have a Neutral at water boiler switches, etc.

Responds to direct X10 commands, and also to All Units On/Off.

The most common uses for the AW10 are controlling Flourescant lights, "Energy Saving" lights, water heating boilers, dishwashers, and washing machines.

  
Photograph of AW10U Appliance Wall Switch

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