Weatherproof Switches

[Forumadmin]

I personally would love to see a weatherproof switch developed for the C-Bus system. Its the one product I could use on a regular basis.

Just in the standard bakerlite ranges like 2000 and Classic would be fantastic.

Many enviroments require external switches prone to weather.

Worth considering?

[coppo1]

I personally would love to see a weatherproof switch developed for the C-Bus system. Its the one product I could use on a regular basis.

Worth considering?

Its a valid request........

One thing to be more specific , what level of weatherproofing do you require?

As i have seen "Philips" label some light fittings as weatherproof IP44,
and the rating is useless, the sticker on the side of the fitting than says to install
it 1 mtr back under an eave, anything is weatherproof if installed that far
under an eave!!

I guess you want IP56 rated.

Are u happy using the industrial looking 56 series???
or are u after the standard looking switches in IP56, ie: clipsal 2031V66

or are u after both??

Happy to pursue it, but if we start pushing that wheel barrow,
these are the common questions i will be asked. ;)

[Forumadmin]

Hi Coppo,

The style of the 2031V66 would be all we need. Nothing to industrial and would be a good stop gap for a weatherproof situation, so classic and 2000 would be a good starting point.

I think thay would sell.

cheers

[charlie crackle]

This is how I make cbus (sort of) water proof..... IP23 at least

Using a clipsal 223H

Charles

[coppo1]

One of the other big killers for this will be the UV degradation factor and what
material they use for it to withstand external UV conditions...

anyhoo , will put it forward , we'll see if the idea floats....

[Automator]

Now that would be a treat to install one of these in ensuites and high end bathrooms. it could control the audio system, the behind glass lcd and the lighting!