Hi,

I want to install an overhead light in a large room used as a closet. I can get power to the overhead, but there is no practical way to reach the area next to the door* where we would like a wall-mounted switch to go. I've read a bit about wireless controllers, but am not sure what I need.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Dennis


*(Incidentally, there is a light switch in that area that controls an outlet, so power is available at that location. We're using it to control a wall mounted fixture, but an overhead would be better. My wife will not consider a swag-type installation.)

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You and your wife should have fun browsing.

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Search Results for ceiling lights at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/s/ceiling%2520lights?NCNI-5)

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I want a line powered light, not a battery powered light.

Sorry, don't know where I got the wireless idea from :O

When you use the provided links just delete the wireless part and go with "ceiling lights"

More of this maybe?

http://www.lampsplus.com/images/landing-pages/ceiling-lighting-v2/close-to-ceiling-new.jpg

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/close-to-ceiling-lights/usage_flush-mount/

There are several options for doing what you want at most home centers in the electric switch section of the aisle. Remote Switches > Self-Powered Wireless Controls > Lighting Controls > Products from Leviton Electrical and Electronic Products (http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=38812)

There are several options for doing what you want at most home centers in the electric switch section of the aisle. Remote Switches > Self-Powered Wireless Controls > Lighting Controls > Products from Leviton Electrical and Electronic Products (http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=38812)

Thanks. No particular one to recommend?

Can you get a cable from the wall mounted fixture to where you want the ceiling fixture?

Can you get a cable from the wall mounted fixture to where you want the ceiling fixture?

No, but that's a good idea I didn't think of.

Part of the problem is that there is a chimney in the way of any normal route for wires. This is an old house with lath and plaster and unpredictable framing. I can get the power to the overhead through the attic, but no way to get from the o/h light to the desired switch location.

I've read about a variety of remotes, etc, most of which seem to be designed for overhead fans. I'm not sure which would be the best for this on/off non-sexy, but permanent application.

I have used the Levitron show in the image.

I have used the Levitron show in the image.

Thanks. I would not have guessed that one, but I will look closer and probably give it a try.