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Howard_Casto:
Just for the record, I wouldn't reccomend using relays or anything complex in house wiring. Many times it isn't UL approved (the circuit, not the individual components) and if your house were to ever burn down it could screw you out of the insurance money.
Any modifications need to be cosmetic in nature. I agree btw... old-style switches would be much too stiff. My suggestion is still the best atm. ;)
DaOld Man:
--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on June 12, 2011, 08:24:54 am ---Just for the record, I wouldn't reccomend using relays or anything complex in house wiring. Many times it isn't UL approved (the circuit, not the individual components) and if your house were to ever burn down it could screw you out of the insurance money.
Any modifications need to be cosmetic in nature. I agree btw... old-style switches would be much too stiff. My suggestion is still the best atm. ;)
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Good point Mr. Casto!
I totally agree with you. If you buy something already made, then at least you can fall back on the manufacturer if a fire occurs and the insurance company blames it on the device.
So, even though the relay would work, and if properly wired and installed, would be safe, it stands to reason that you would have to know what you are doing before attempting it, and be aware that the insurance company will be looking to find something to get them off the hook if a fire does occur. (Makes me wonder about some of the wiring tricks on the arcade machines too.)
So, also for the record, if anyone uses my above circuit, be known that it is at your own risk! If you are not a qualified electrician well versed on National and local wiring codes, then please leave any house wiring to the professionals!
lilshawn:
question... if you purchase the above product for 30 whatever dollars, and install it in your house and it catches fire, would that not fall under the responsibility of the maker since he was providing the service of the product?
DaOld Man:
Im no lawyer... but I would say that the manufacturer would be responsible.
Unless there was a disclaimer printed somewhere in the advertisements (fine print, website, etc).
But then again, I simply dont know.
Dont we have a new lawyer on this board? Maybe he can give his opinion.
lilshawn:
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just as good a disclaimer as any i guess.