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From: Adrian <bulleid@ku.gro.lioff>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.raspberry-pi
Subject: USB controlled mains switch
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:07:50 +0000
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I'm looking for a USB controlled mains switch (230V AC) that I can 
connect to a PI to turn a mains power supply on and off.

I've done a bit of digging around on the net, and the options seem to 
fall into two categories, either a relay device which means having to 
rewire the device (which I'd rather avoid), priced around 30Euros or one 
that sits in line (between the device and the supply).  The latter 
appears to be in excess of 100Euros, which is considerably more than I 
want to pay.

Any suggestions on where to look ?  I'm not interested in a wireless 
solution, as it is likely to be used in places where signals are not 
reliable.

Thanks

Adrian
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