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automatic shut-off night light?
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Rosalie B. wrote: Well OK then plug it into an extension cord, and plug that into a timer outside the room. That's a possibility. Or even simpler - have the older boys who object to the light turn it out just before they get into bed. All the boys go to bed at the same time. (The toddler naps.) The 10yo occasionally stays up later to read, but he really gets tired easily and usually goes right to sleep when the others do. I'm still convinced there must be a light out there with an auto-shut-off and we just need to find it. There seem to be lots of crib toys with an auto-shut-off light and music feature, and I suppose we could snip the speaker wire on one of those. But failing that, I think we'll just wire up a small LED light with a switch in our room so that we can turn it off when we go to bed (or earlier if we think of it.) More short-term hassle than plugging in a timer ouside their bedroom, but avoids leaving wires in the way. --Robyn |
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Robyn Kozierok writes:
Seems to me the simplest thing would be a timer to plug the nightlight into. The ones we've tried all make a humming or ticking sound that the kids find objectionable. Are these all mechanical devices? I found several digital timers (search for "digital plug-in timer"). I would expect these would be silent when operating, although there might be an audible click when they actually turn the power on or off. Here's the most suitable-looking example that I found in a quick scan: http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...ct_code=330225 David desJardins |
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automatic shut-off night light?
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Robyn Kozierok wrote: *In article , *Peggy Tatyana wrote: *"Robyn Kozierok" wrote: * * I am looking for a night light that will automatically shut off after *about * half an hour. * *Seems to me the simplest thing would be a timer to plug the nightlight into. * * *The ones we've tried all make a humming or ticking sound that the kids *find objectionable. Get an X10 wall outlet, plug a regular nightlight into it, program it to be on only during the times you want, and you're all set. http://www.smarthome.com -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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automatic shut-off night light?
Hillary Israeli writes:
Get an X10 wall outlet, plug a regular nightlight into it, program it to be on only during the times you want, and you're all set. http://www.smarthome.com I do have some of these, and they make a loud click when turning on or off (I think there's a mechanical relay in the unit). It might well be loud enough to wake someone, I think. I'd hope the purpose-built integrated timers would be quieter. David desJardins |
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automatic shut-off night light?
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David desJardins wrote: *Hillary Israeli writes: * Get an X10 wall outlet, plug a regular nightlight into it, program it to * be on only during the times you want, and you're all set. * * http://www.smarthome.com * *I do have some of these, and they make a loud click when turning on or *off (I think there's a mechanical relay in the unit). It might well be *loud enough to wake someone, I think. I'd hope the purpose-built *integrated timers would be quieter. Really? We use a number of their controllers and don't have any clicking noises that I've noticed. That's a surprise. -- hillary israeli vmd http://www.hillary.net "uber vaccae in quattuor partes divisum est." not-so-newly minted veterinarian-at-large |
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Robyn Kozierok wrote:
In article , Rosalie B. wrote: Or even simpler - have the older boys who object to the light turn it out just before they get into bed. All the boys go to bed at the same time. (The toddler naps.) The 10yo occasionally stays up later to read, but he really gets tired easily and usually goes right to sleep when the others do. Lucky you. DD complains vociferously if she has to go to bed when DS does (their bedtimes are normally 8 for DS and 8:45 for DD) Scott DD 10 and DS 7 |
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automatic shut-off night light?
Hi Robyn,
I don't know if this is too babyish, but I have a baby monitor for my 2 babies (1 & 2) that could work. It has a night-light feature, or a "picture show" feature (that's what I call it--it shines on the ceiling with moons, stars, etc.) They turn off after I think it's 10 minutes. With the other end of the monitor you can turn them back on from anywhere in the house, if needed. They are also sound activated (by crying.) There is also an intercom so you can even talk to you sons through the monitor controller you would have! Ny 2 year old especially loves the "picture show" as it lulls her to sleep watching it. It's made by Fisher Price and I got it at Target, so if you are interested it should be easy to find. Warmly, Pam Ragland www.aiminghigher.com (Robyn Kozierok) wrote in message ... I am looking for a night light that will automatically shut off after about half an hour. My 2.5 yo always complains that it is "too dark" when we first put him to bed, but then doesn't mind the dark in the middle of the night. He shares a room with older brothers who don't share his assessment of "too dark" so I'd like something that emits only a very small amount of light. Also, if it faded out instead of just shutting straight off, that would be perfect. Batteries would actually be more convenient than plug-in, but either is fine. Anyone know of something like this? Thanks, --Robyn (mommy to Ryan 9/93 and Matthew 6/96 and Evan 3/01) |
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Hillary Israeli wrote: In , David desJardins wrote: *Hillary Israeli writes: * Get an X10 wall outlet, plug a regular nightlight into it, program it to * be on only during the times you want, and you're all set. * * http://www.smarthome.com * *I do have some of these, and they make a loud click when turning on or *off (I think there's a mechanical relay in the unit). It might well be *loud enough to wake someone, I think. I'd hope the purpose-built *integrated timers would be quieter. Really? We use a number of their controllers and don't have any clicking noises that I've noticed. That's a surprise. There are two types of X-10 modules: "appliance" have a relay inside and make a load click. "Lamp" modules use a TRIAC and are usually silent. They can only be used for incandescent lighting, but can be used to dim the lights also. For this application, a lamp module would be perfect. You'll also need a controller - either manual or timer based. (I've seen a few defective lamp modules which make a very faint 60Hz hum operated in dimmer mode) -- Peter Fales Peter "at" fales-lorenz.net -- Peter Fales Peter "at" fales-lorenz.net |
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