Arlec Remote Control Power Outlet Questions & Answers

I had the same problem with mine, of the four units only one still works. They are poor quality. Mine failed after warranty expired. If yours are still in warranty I would suggest you return them and try and get a credit.

Thank you

Hi we used RC212 remote for outside light. Turned on last night but now won’t turn off. Tried new batteries but still cannot turn off light. Help please

Hi Nicole , Regarding relay status I am not sure what that is ? We power up a lamp with the power switch left on so it comes on once we press the remote button assigned to that device. I’d assume your dimmer control on your fish tank light is controlled by a knob or is it digital? If adjustable by button digitally I’d say once powered off as in receiving no power from the Arlec unit it may be just forgetting it’s brightness setting and reverting back to full brightness as though it was just plugged back in again manually. I know in the clock radio’s they had a battery back up to stop any settings from being lost so you obviously don’t miss your alarm getting up for work but who barely uses a clock radio these days anyway lol : ) ..

Anything that we find we use them with without a memory for a certain setting is fine. We use them for a treadmill , lamp, TV , Amplifier and blue ray player/set top box. None of these require a constant stanby for memory retention of settings.

I think the issue is the adjustable light not keeping it’s setting when turned off possibly.If you can find a light keeps it’s setting regardless of if it’s turned off then back on that would definitely seem like a solution.

I hope this is of some help.

Hi Alan,

I cannot say I have tried with 2 but I am sure you could sync 2 remotes and make them work with all your outlets.

In short, they are rubbish. I had the same experience. Throw them in the bin. The bigger models ie the ones that connect to the wifi seem to be more stable. I have now bought a set of these, and they have all been fine…

Thanks for the advice, I’ll look into the wifi models.

I have an outlet you can have.

Unplug and then plug in again. Then, while the light is flashing, press the relevant off button, or all of the off buttons. Then press the button you want it set as, before the flashing stops. I had the same issue, and just fixed it.

No issue buying multiple kits. The programming is unique to each remote control, so you can use more than one remote. Just follow the standard programming instructions - i.e. plug in outlet, wait for flashing light, then press ON for the button you want. Repeat with other remotes if you want to copy buttons to others. To release the outlet assignment on a remote, plug in the outlet, then press the corresponding OFF button on the remote.

That bit about releasing an assignment just helped me a lot. I had accidentally set two units on one setting. Now all good again.

Mine failed after ~ 18 months - it seems they cannot handle inductive loads like transformers etc. used to step down voltage in appliances and irrigation systems. Hopefully the design will be modified to handle this in the future because they sure are handy.

Sorry nidea as I binned it before using. It wanted to much access to my phone.

You will find that the initial surge current to power up your Stereo system is over the claimed limit, which is indeed 10A/2400 watts, I run a 2400 watt heater on the device and it has performed flawlessly for over 12 months. The contacts will develop 'scorch' marks and pits and could, as you say, weld close, but not at 10A. If you are able to seperate you amp, have that on one supply switch and the remaining devices on another, you should solve the problem.

Yes, you can also buy multi power board with wide spacing. Very useful indeed nowadays given so many power bricks go straight on to the wall and most smart plugs have the same problem.

Yes definitely. I have 3 in one board and have been working very well indeed. You can also pick up the old style adapters shape like a triangle at woolies etc they work as well

Wow, sorry to hear this. I have been using mine for ages and not one has a problem like yours. Guess I am using them only on low power device may be. Anyway, whilst you probably can get the relay from electronics stores such as Radio Parts, Altronics or jaycar, I won’t dare to fix it. At around $13 each at Bunning, I would be more game to replace it with new one or return it if it’s still under warranty and look at may be a similar product that can take higher load.

Btw, take what I said with a grain of salt. I’m not sure if it’s the load that caused the welding. Might just be the arcing of the two contacts. Good luck!

I won’t say 2W is exuberant or excessive and should be expected from such device because it is constantly on waiting for input from remote control. Use it where it makes sense such as where you can’t reach the plug or the appliance it attaches to consumes even more power. There are unfortunately more and more of such devices like smart plugs, Amazon Alexa, google home, etc all running all the time.