Making loft hatch light switch

locky123

I would like to make a light switch which would automatically turn the loft lights on when the hatch is opened and then off when closed. Is all I need a push to break switch?

bob_a_builder

Is all I need a push to break switch?

depends exactly how/where you intend to mount switch I suppose

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fto

Why not have a switch on the landing ???

andrew-b

why make it overly complicated? What's wrong with a standard light switch mounted in the loft near to the hatch?

bob_a_builder

whats complicated, its still a just switch, plus light won't get left on if auto rather than manual

doesn't the interior light in you car come on when you open the door ?

DVardysShadow

Replace the loft hatch with the front of an old fridge.

andrew-b

It's more complicated as you need to position the switch in such a way that closing the hatch pushes the switch....didn't say it was difficult Besides a normal light switch is cheaper and i'm posting on a money saving forum

andrew-b

DVardysShadow wrote: »

Replace the loft hatch with the front of an old fridge.

:T ...bonus points for the seal!

clockworks_2

andrew-b wrote: »

It's more complicated as you need to position the switch in such a way that closing the hatch pushes the switch....didn't say it was difficult Besides a normal light switch is cheaper and i'm posting on a money saving forum

OP hasn't said anything about it being complicated. And if the OP leaves the light on frequently they have may save money from the hatch switch.

adonis

Why not use a sensor with flood light? or stand alone sensor wired to whatever light you choose.
I use one in my garage, it works fine.

david29dpo

adonis wrote: »

Why not use a sensor with flood light? or stand alone sensor wired to whatever light you choose.
I use one in my garage, it works fine.

I did this, works a treat.