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Remote 110VAC power outlet transmitter/ receiver

mat68046

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Hi All,
Looking to fit a transmitter to sense 110VAC, which would via wireless signal a receiver 150 feet away to energize another 110VAC outlet to power an alarm bell. The transmitter going to OFF state would also need to trigger the receiver to do the same. Similar to an OSKOOL product PTA16, but without it's 10 second shutdown delay. We're avoiding running a dedicated 110VAC supply line/conduit. Any ideas or knowledge of an existing product would be helpful.
 
A couple of appropriate Z-Wave modules could do it.

One with a switch input at the outlet being sensed, such as this:

Use live & neutral for permanent power and S1 for the power circuit being sensed.

At the slave end, use a Z-Wave power relay - the same module would work for low power circuits, or you can get higher power switches such as this

Or the small one switching a power contactor?

You would need a Z-Wave controller of some sort, at least for the setup part & something with configuration capabilities such as Home Assistant, but if the slave is configured to replicate the master state, that should not be needed once its set up?

(There are thousands of different Z-Wave devices available, if those specific ones are not suitable it's likely there are others that would do).
 
Hi All,
Looking to fit a transmitter to sense 110VAC, which would via wireless signal a receiver 150 feet away to energize another 110VAC outlet to power an alarm bell. The transmitter going to OFF state would also need to trigger the receiver to do the same. Similar to an OSKOOL product PTA16, but without it's 10 second shutdown delay. We're avoiding running a dedicated 110VAC supply line/conduit. Any ideas or knowledge of an existing product would be helpful.
You can take a look at this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006096626138.html
 
Hi All,
Looking to fit a transmitter to sense 110VAC, which would via wireless signal a receiver 150 feet away to energize another 110VAC outlet to power an alarm bell. The transmitter going to OFF state would also need to trigger the receiver to do the same. Similar to an OSKOOL product PTA16, but without it's 10 second shutdown delay. We're avoiding running a dedicated 110VAC supply line/conduit. Any ideas or knowledge of an existing product would be helpful.
You could use a wireless relay system like Sonoff or Shelly smart relays, or a Power Line Communication system like X10 or Insteon, which use existing wiring for control. Alternatively, a custom RF module could detect the 110VAC state and trigger a relay. Look for a smart switch with **no delay** to meet your needs.
 
I know you specified wireless but you justified the wireless with "avoid running another 110v supply line/conduit"

Is a 12vAC landscape lighting cable ok?

the transformer for the landscape lighting will turn on when the outlet you specify energizes, you can run a simple 12vAC buzzer to ring when the power is on the remote building. Some 18gauge exterior and good for 4-12" depth is ok for landscape lighting. If you have trouble getting a 12VAC buzzer, you can rectify and add a capacitor. You will get a voltage drop over the 150ft, (300ft full circuit) but most sirents/buzzers are 50mA or less so you should have ~11v to power your buzzer.

Otherwise, there are all kinds of transmitters/receivers that can be connected to 120v to low voltage DC adapters. See various suggestions above.
 

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