European solution for 2-way light switches

[nigels0]

Hi,

In the U.K., I use LightwaveRF master and slave switches to control 2 (and 3-) way lights, while in Europe, I use the D-IO dimmers behind the regular EU light switch. Problem I have is that these dimmers are OK for 1-way, but D-IO have no solution for 2-way light switches, so I'm asking the forum of Europeans, what do you use to handle multiple-way switches?

[nigels0]

No, It isn't about the transmitters; the issue is that some lights can be controlled by two light switches - say at the top and bottom of the stairs. My question is what do you use in Europe to control this as the kaku dimmers won't work. I checked with them and they say that they have no solution, but surely this is a common setup in Europe.

[dutchdevil83]

No, It isn't about the transmitters; the issue is that some lights can be controlled by two light switches - say at the top and bottom of the stairs. My question is what do you use in Europe to control this as the kaku dimmers won't work. I checked with them and they say that they have no solution, but surely this is a common setup in Europe.

I use zwave switches/dimmers they are having seperate switch inputs and also work with 2 way lights. With rf switches you lose your power line when switching one of the two switches of your 2 way lights.

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Possible soluties for rf switch:

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[nigels0]

@dutchdevil83,

Thanks, that was what I was looking for. The LightwaveRF switches in the U.K. Use the third wire (yellow) for signalling which normally is powered at 240v. I can see how both your suggestions would work.

@gordonb3, I must admit, I don't know what you are saying here. Why would the kaku block go into learning mode when it has power applied continuously? And why two remotes? You only need one.

[mongoose]

You have to swap over your wires so one is always live see http://www.vesternet.com/resources/appl ... s/apnt-112