robert:
>As soon as you hack it, the UL/CSA rating is voided.

a slight twist: how about one of those units that offer remote control of a mains socket with an IR
transmitter? you should be able to hack the transmitter without loosing the approvals of the
switching unit... not great but better than a kick in the teeth.

Regards,
Simon

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