Fibaro relay

Hi.
I currently use 2 zwave sockets to control and monitor power to the washing machine and drier. The wireless strength is not great and so I was looking at other options.
I've realised I have the attached fused switch next to them and given the size of the back box wondering if I can put one of these in to control them.

https://www.vesternet.com/z-wave-fibaro ... t-2-1-5-kw






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I think, Yes in principle but no in detail.

I suspect both your washing machine and tumble drier are rated at more than 1.5KW and so you would need two of these: https://www.vesternet.com/z-wave-fibaro-relay-insert-1-2-5-kw

It depends on whether your washing machine and tumble dryer don't exceed 2.5KW or 10 amps?

Another other option might be to put a Z-Wave relay (or socket) between your Z-Stick and the existing Z-Wave sockets to boost the wireless strength.

Alternatively, you might try optimising the Z-Wave sockets (via the Indigo menu) if you added them some time ago in order to update the neighbour list.

Thanks. Their indoor one heavy duty one is designed for washing machines etc, so shows the little ones are not powerful enough, bit that one of >£100. Will stick with the sockets for now

Yes I had to have some fun optimising network for other devices to find them but seems ok for now.