new light switch

12-28-2012, 06:25 PM	#1
snuffy12 Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	new light switch I have an outside light that is connected to one switch. I would like to add another switch inside the house without running additional wiring. How can I accomplish this and what will I need? Thanks.

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12-28-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,136	new light switch Another switch to do what, control the same light? Not going to happen without running new wires. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...electedIndex=0

12-28-2012, 09:48 PM	#3
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,250	new light switch Joe is right---kind of like wanting to add a new faucet without any new pipes---I do think somebody makes a remote control switch that works with batteries ---that might work for you--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-29-2012, 11:46 AM	#4
joed Member     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,014	new light switch Wireless three way http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wireless+three+way __________________ Do not PM with questions that can be asked in a forum. I will not respond.

12-29-2012, 01:01 PM	#5
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	new light switch Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy12 I have an outside light that is connected to one switch. I would like to add another switch inside the house without running additional wiring. How can I accomplish this and what will I need? Thanks. easy... pick up a Lutron Pico and maestro wireless switch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQnBmbd9XF0 Home depot sells this product... 70 bucks... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by stickboy1375; 12-29-2012 at 01:04 PM.

12-29-2012, 04:18 PM	#6
hammerlane Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,092	new light switch Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy12 I have an outside light that is connected to one switch. I would like to add another switch inside the house without running additional wiring. How can I accomplish this and what will I need? Thanks. Do you want the "another switch" to control the garbage disposal?

12-30-2012, 12:45 AM	#7
dmxtothemax Member   Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 1,428	new light switch Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy12 I have an outside light that is connected to one switch. I would like to add another switch inside the house without running additional wiring. How can I accomplish this and what will I need? Thanks. Where exacilty do you want the new switch ? To control what ? All switchs need wiring of some sort ! Please elaborate !

01-10-2013, 09:00 AM	#8
snuffy12 Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	new light switch I installed a wireless switch from Leviton which can be used like a regular switch or can be controlled with a remote. Works great.

01-10-2013, 10:58 PM	#9
prateekgupta Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 5	new light switch If you still looking for solution please elaborate I will surely be able to help you