I recently purchased a Pronto 9400 universal remote for my Home Theatre. It struck me it would be a good idea to add lighting control as well.

I have seen the X10 range, but there does not seem to be much available - at least in Australia.

What I want to do it control three existing light fittings. ie the Kitchen (round fluoro and 4 downlights on one circuit), Main lounge light (hanging chandelier, 4 bayonet lights), and background lights (2 wall mounted bayonet).

These are three circuits, controlled by normal 3 gang wall switch near the entry doorway. There is plenty of room here - I can add an extra panel or two here if required.

It would be great to build something in near the 3 wall switches - that saves any additional wiring.

I can get into the roof space, and break into the three circuits as they lead from the wall switches to the light fittings. I can fit a 3 relay pack if necessary. But this seems a bit dramatic.

Does anyone have any suggestions where I can start looking?

I’m not 100% sure but I think x-10 is not approved for Australia.

I think they are working on it (or something similar)

D.

There is at least one shop, and I expect more than one, in England that is very active in selling this type of equipment. I am sorry that I don't recall any names, but you can probably find info with Google. You might even find a source in OZ.

Most of the electrical home automation switches and relays sold in North America are for our 110 volt 60 hz electrical systems and I think most of the rest of the world uses 220 volt 50 hz and not with the two phases (that might be the correct word) that we use.

Found this.

[Link: envioustechnology.com.au]

X10 is fine and well in Australia. All the major modules are available from envious or many other shops. Imported products from, e.g. China, work fine as well.