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Re: [ECS] Thermostat Selection questions Mark Gilmore Fri, 16 Apr 1999 08:20:31 -0700

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Bill, don't rule out the RCS TX15 (X10-controlled) -
$155 for 1-way, $185 for 2-way.
Sorry - I don't have direct experience with any
of them.

Bill Walters wrote:
> 
> I'm -considering- bypassing my desire to have ECS directly control my 3
> HVAC units and use instead, a communicating thermostat.
> 
> Since I will be using 3 of these, price is a factor.
> 
> Looking online and in the catalogs I have, prices "generally" are around
> $250 for the Statnet, plus I'll need a RS323-485 converter box.  Total
> tab for 3 comes in at about $825 or so which is pretty steep!
> 
> The HAI RC-80 "lists" for $179 but available online for less.  It too,
> is directly supported by ECS, and due to its price, is much more
> attractive to me.
> 
> Anyone on the list have experience using ECS with either of these two
> units?
> 
> Bill Walters

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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS Home Automation Software)
omnip@usit.net
http://www.usit.com/omnip

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