Second switch for pool light

[psciotti]

I have a light in my 15k I/G vinyl pool which is switched at the electric box at the pool equipment. The light is great and I would like to turn it on at night (nice atmosphere) but the problem is that the pool equipment is not near the house - this means a trip out to the pool @ 11pm to shut light. I do have a Pentair junction box by my house that the pool installer says is for the light. He claims I can tap it there and run a switch up to my back door. This sounds too easy - anyone done this before or familiar with the Pentair junction box? (Pool guy to busy to do for me)

Thanks

[larry2338]

You might also consider replacing the existing switch with an inexpensive mechanical timer.

http://www.rewci.com/in12inspwoti.html

I think you can find these much cheaper than this one.

[thepoolman1]

Try using an X10Pro PLW01 wall switch UNLESS this is an LED (i.e. Colorlogic, etc.) or SAM light. If you have a standard (incandescent) pool light you can use these parts to dim the output as well. If you have two lights, get two switches. Set the "Device Code" (black dial) to "1" for one of the lights and "2" for the other. Get a Mini-Controller (PHC01) to go with it. Make sure to change the "House Code" (red dial) onall devices to something other than the factory setting. They all have to match to work together. Install the switch(es) and plug in the controller. That's it.

For the other types of lights mentioned, use an XPFM module. It has to be wired in place of your exisiting switch and then a blank cover installed over it. It DOES NOT have dimming capability.

Relatively inexpensive remote control system.

[MarkC]

I also have the X10 switch module setup and love it. In your case if you have a regular 115V pool light and the switch is out by the pool equipment simply change the existing switch to an X10 switch. The X10 switch is a push button switch so you can turn the light on and off at the pool or remotely from anywhere in the house that you have an X10 control console. The whole shabang should cost less than $60 total. Just make sure the circuit is off when you wire the new X10 switch in. Do a search on X10 and you will find all kinds of info. Radioshack used to carry a line of X10 switches and control consoles as well. X10 works by sending a signal through your existing wiring to the X10 switch modules.

[psciotti]

Thanks for the replies - the X10 sounds like an easier solution than dealing with the junction box and wires. I'll give it a try!

Thanks again

[psciotti]

I was just researching X10 and have a question - I understand that it takes the place of the switch in my electric box at the pool but is it turned on with a wireless remote from the house? If so, will the wireless signal travel through the closed electric panel door - kind of like a tv remote won't work thru a cabinet?