Garrison 2 Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Hi folks. Wonder if anyone has done lights inside a sliding door wardrobe with door switch to turn it on when opened. I've seen light sensor switches, but I think it is not ideal cos If I open the wardrobe at night the light won't turn on right? I would thing a contact switch would be better? Anyone knows if i can just buy the kit from sim lim or something? I wanna buy it for the electrician to install, but if there's a simple solution, I don't mind doing it myself.Also, I thought of just putting a LED strip, but the ID says just get T5 tube is better cause can just connect AC. But the LED driver should be pretty small right? Any one with pics can share? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
w7_lee 11 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Light sensor switch... I am not exactly sure how you can use that. If you install the sensor inside the wardrobe, it turns on when it is dark. With the door closed, it's always dark, so the light is always on? Don't make sense. If install outside the wardrobe, in the night when you sleep, the room light is off room is dark. So it turns on the light in the wardrobe. Again don't make sense. Contact switch seems to make more sense. Between T5 & LED strip, I'd choose T5. Cheaper & easier to maintain. If the tube/ballast burns out, just change whichever is faulty. With LED, it is more expensive. LED bulb will last much longer but not sure the driver? If the driver burns out, must change driver, so you must install it at a accessible location. If you can't get the same driver, must change driver & LED strip again. My opinion only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Use microswitch (with plunger) or reed switch.Not a good idea, get burnt! Low humidity....., maintenance...Just put/attach a portable LED torch light inside... manually turn it on need arises... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison 2 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Is the sensor switch a light sensor? If so, it won't work if the room is dark right? Edited August 26, 2014 by Garrison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garrison 2 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Hi, I looked at the data sheet for the cabinet lights on your website. The lights take DC input, so I will need a driver right? Can I have a quote for 2x1m mono stable lights with the drivers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WordSmith 45 Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Light sensor switch... I am not exactly sure how you can use that. If you install the sensor inside the wardrobe, it turns on when it is dark. With the door closed, it's always dark, so the light is always on? Don't make sense. If install outside the wardrobe, in the night when you sleep, the room light is off room is dark. So it turns on the light in the wardrobe. Again don't make sense. Contact switch seems to make more sense. Between T5 & LED strip, I'd choose T5. Cheaper & easier to maintain. If the tube/ballast burns out, just change whichever is faulty. With LED, it is more expensive. LED bulb will last much longer but not sure the driver? If the driver burns out, must change driver, so you must install it at a accessible location. If you can't get the same driver, must change driver & LED strip again. My opinion only.never knew this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
