Slimy38
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 08:18 AM |
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light switch 'shroud'
I need some ideas folks. My son can reach his rooms light switch from his cot, only just get his fingers on the switch but he can switch his light on.
And as you can imagine, that's a wonderful game for him. I want to be able to cover the light switch but still have it accessible to us, and my
first thought would be some sort of weatherproofing. But as you can imagine I'm having trouble with finding weatherproofing kit for an inside
light.
All I need is some sort of shroud so we can switch the lights from above, but he can't get to them from below. By the time he can get to the
switch from above he should be old enough to know better. I was perhaps thinking of a weatherproof box with the top face removed so we can get to
them, but I can't find anything suitable.
Of course, typing this has reminded me that I could just turn the switch upside down to slow him down for a few months, but any other ideas would be
appreciated.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 10:05 AM |
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to put the switch out of reach...
could you move the cot 3 inches away from the wall?
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r1_pete
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 10:49 AM |
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Agree, move the cot, or google switch guards, there are all sorts of things which might work for you.
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Peteff
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 11:13 AM |
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Saw the legs off of the cot 
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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theprisioner
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 11:21 AM |
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It's called a ceiling pull cord with short cord!
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 11:29 AM |
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Blanking plate and use a bedside lamp.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 11:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Saw the legs off of the cot
or the child?
Mistral Motorsport
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Slimy38
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 03:41 PM |
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Ah, loving the replies!
Unfortunately the light switch is a 3 gang, so short of having several pull cords that wouldn't be an option. My wife would go mental if I cut
the legs off the cot (not sure the same would apply with the child...might suggest that one to her... ).
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scudderfish
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 04:06 PM |
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Metal switch wired to live. You use rubber gloves, he'll soon learn.
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steve m
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 05:21 PM |
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"Metal switch wired to live. You use rubber gloves, he'll soon learn."
bugger, that was what I was thinking
so more logic required
Move house
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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scimjim
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 05:24 PM |
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http://www.insight-security.com/productinfo.php?product=5414
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 06:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scimjim
http://www.insight-security.com/productinfo.php?product=5414
that looks good, they also suggest it for exposed fridge/freezer sockets
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scimjim
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:11 PM |
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Or take the bulb out (and plug a night light into a socket if needed?)
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steve m
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:36 PM |
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I still think the "move the cot away from the light switch" is the answer
If it can not be that simple, then barbed wire over the cot, and electrified, just to make sure
12v cow/sheep proof is the stuff to go with, ive had a few shocks over the years, and its not funny
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 24/2/14 at 07:55 PM |
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not sure if you can get multi-gang versions or these
http://uk.farnell.com/elkay/400a/switch-timer-variable-10a-240v/dp/1623061
"Pneumatic time switch with delay period from 10 seconds to 10 minutes, adjustable by means of a rear mounted screw. Commonly found in public
buildings and hotels etc. as a stairway light to ensure the light is not left on indefinitely."
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