Wardrobe Lighting. (Automatic)
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OK, so we are completing the mamouth wardrobe project in our new bedroom, and am looking to put some lighting in them. We have three wardrobes all 1200m wide, and initially were looking at some illuminated rails, but cannot get them in 1200mm. So then thought of some spots shining in them from outside, but it is not really what we want.
I saw at a hotel I stayed in some auto lihting with a simple door switch and a fluorescent strip lamp, that all worked when the doors were opened. Been checking on google and cannot find anything, I would be interested in LED or fluro lamps, there are six doors, two for each 1200mm wardrobe, and would be nice if the individual wardrobe illuminated when either door was opened. I was even thinking about photocell switching, ie come on when light hits it when door is opened, but it would be handy if they came on in the dark room, for some of my early morming starts!!
Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
I saw at a hotel I stayed in some auto lihting with a simple door switch and a fluorescent strip lamp, that all worked when the doors were opened. Been checking on google and cannot find anything, I would be interested in LED or fluro lamps, there are six doors, two for each 1200mm wardrobe, and would be nice if the individual wardrobe illuminated when either door was opened. I was even thinking about photocell switching, ie come on when light hits it when door is opened, but it would be handy if they came on in the dark room, for some of my early morming starts!!
Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Something like this, but cheaper: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/0015129...
Door switches here
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Necessities...
Although not suitable for fluorescent lighting, you could get some LED strips as you mentioned.
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Necessities...
Although not suitable for fluorescent lighting, you could get some LED strips as you mentioned.
Edited by Raverbaby on Sunday 10th October 21:22
What about a pair of these 700mm motion sensing wardrobe lights per door?
http://www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk/wardrobe-sens...
http://www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk/wardrobe-sens...
I was just thinking that a mains-voltage PIR costs about £8, comes with a built-in adjustable delay timer, and can be mounted inside the cupboard and pointed towards the doors to avtivate when they are opened.
Some decking LED lights are self-enclosed and fairly compact - and come in multiple sets for a few quid.
Some decking LED lights are self-enclosed and fairly compact - and come in multiple sets for a few quid.
A microswitch pressing against the door the obvious solution and is far less trouble than a PIR or photocell, all sorts of things to go wrong there.
The TLC ones look fine, or a bigger selection here: http://cpc.farnell.com/microswitch
The TLC ones look fine, or a bigger selection here: http://cpc.farnell.com/microswitch
Ignore Ikea stuff. It's crap and you'd have to visit a store! Give me a shout for your LED requirements. Spots in the top are not ideal. They light the top of your shirts but you cant see your shoes.
I would recommend using our FlexiStrip LED on a mini-PIR sensor
On previous installations (and it depends on your configuration) we have done a run floor to ceiling either side of the wardrobe on the inside where the door hinge. That way you have floor to ceiling light but you can't see the source. Brilliant stuff.
I would recommend using our FlexiStrip LED on a mini-PIR sensor
On previous installations (and it depends on your configuration) we have done a run floor to ceiling either side of the wardrobe on the inside where the door hinge. That way you have floor to ceiling light but you can't see the source. Brilliant stuff.
Edited by E36GUY on Wednesday 13th October 15:47
E36GUY said:
Ignore Ikea stuff. It's crap and you'd have to visit a store! Give me a shout for your LED requirements. Spots in the top are not ideal. They light the top of your shirts but you cant see your shoes.
I would recommend using our FlexiStrip LED on a mini-PIR sensor
On previous installations (and it depends on your configuration) we have done a run floor to ceiling either side of the wardrobe on the inside where the door hinge. That way you have floor to ceiling light but you can't see the source. Brilliant stuff.
I love Ikea, well the meatballs anyway! I would recommend using our FlexiStrip LED on a mini-PIR sensor
On previous installations (and it depends on your configuration) we have done a run floor to ceiling either side of the wardrobe on the inside where the door hinge. That way you have floor to ceiling light but you can't see the source. Brilliant stuff.
Edited by E36GUY on Wednesday 13th October 15:47
I will take some messages and contact you for a quote for everything. like the idea of illuminating the sides and maybe the top front edge inside?
s3fella said:
69 coupe said:
poo at Paul's said:
69 coupe said:
Are we not talking about fridge doors?
Is the clue not in the title?? My meaning,
Open fridge door light comes on. Switches used on fridges would do what you require, door opens switch circuit is made light comes on, swap fridge circuit into wardrobe with whatever lighting you require.
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