# Recommend UK 433Mhz mains socket switch

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Created:** [29 September 2020 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514 "2020-09-29T15:29:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![cymplecy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/cymplecy/32/2773_2.png) [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/1 "2020-09-29T15:29:28Z")

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I use old plugin Maplin 433Mhz controlled mains switches for my room 40W lamps but one of them has failed and can't I get them anymore

I use Pi with a little 433Mhz add-on board and bit bang the correct codes outs using an exec node feeding a python script.

I'm wondering if anyone uses a different brand of 433Mhz sockets with Node-RED that I could switch to?

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**Author:** ![E1cid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/e1cid/32/77971_2.png) [@E1cid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/E1cid)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 15:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/2 "2020-09-29T15:52:30Z")

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Sorry confused.  
You say switches, then socket. Do you mean plug in socket for switching table lamp?

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/3 "2020-09-29T15:57:57Z")

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I use a mix of LightwaveRF and Class Olson devices but I use an RFXtrx433e dongle which is pre-programmed for many different 433MHz devices. I don't know how easy it is to work out the encodings for devices I'm afraid.

In any case, for a 40w lamp, I'd certainly use a SONOFF over WiFi rather than a 433MHz device which can be very unreliable (I always send two commands to all of mine for example with a short delay between and you get no feedback either which can be especially annoying when there is a manual button on the plug.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 16:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/4 "2020-09-29T16:00:01Z")

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> [@E1cid](#):
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> You say switches, then socket

Haha, I always have this problem with my setup. We refer to the plug sockets as switches because that's what they _do_ - switch lights on and off. But the controllers are also switches because they have switches on them!!

I always refer to controllers as controllers now. Switches do something, controllers control something.

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**Author:** ![E1cid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/e1cid/32/77971_2.png) [@E1cid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/E1cid)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 16:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/5 "2020-09-29T16:04:18Z")

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I am an electrician so -  
A socket goes into/on the wall for plugs.  
A switch goes into/on the wall for switching.  
A plug in adapter socket (timer/rf/z-wave/etc) plugs into a socket.  
A bulb goes in the ground.  
A lamp goes in the light fitting.

P.S. @cymplecy About time you removed that 40 watt lamp and replaced it with a more efficient one.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/6 "2020-09-29T16:09:22Z")

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But what is a device with a switch that goes into a light fitting?

Or a socket with a switch that goes into the ground!

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**Author:** ![E1cid](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/e1cid/32/77971_2.png) [@E1cid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/E1cid)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/7 "2020-09-29T16:10:32Z")

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A switch  
and  
a bad idea.

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**Author:** ![ghayne](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/ghayne/32/39_2.png) [@ghayne](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ghayne)\
**Post date:** [29 September 2020 17:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/8 "2020-09-29T17:40:34Z")

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I use these:

> **[DEWENWILS Remote Controlled Plugs, 13A/3120W Heavy Duty Wireless Light Switch,...](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEWENWILS-Remote-Controlled-Plugs-13A-3120W-Heavy-Duty-Wireless-Light-Switch-2/274494689885?hash=item3fe928925d:g:iBsAAOSw0U9faNuO)**
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> Click here to see description.

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**Author:** ![cymplecy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/cymplecy/32/2773_2.png) [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Post date:** [13 October 2020 17:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/recommend-uk-433mhz-mains-socket-switch/33514/9 "2020-10-13T17:40:37Z")

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