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Re: [ECS] Switch choices & new HA installation Don Stephens Fri, 21 Jul 2000 09:05:13 -0700

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Hi Bill:

I can only comment on the SwitchLinc switches. Be wary. I have four of them
and have gone through some err... interesting times with them. I think that
they have a great feel, and are definitely high tech looking, but they don't
have all the bugs worked out. The PCS switches don't have all the neat stuff
but from what I hear are bulletproof.


Good luck on your new project

Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Walters" <wtwalters@earthlink.net>
To: <ecs-list@netbloc.com>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 8:49 AM
Subject: [ECS] Switch choices & new HA installation


> All -
>
> Well, I'm just about all moved in and with that task accomplished, am
ready
> to begin automating my new (to me) home.  Along that line, I have some
> questions for the group...
>
> 1.  I'm replacing my CM-11a since it tends to "lock" unexpectedly.  I've
> ordered the APPDIG Ocelot along with the SECU16 module.  I believe Mark
uses
> these and is happy with them; any others or other comments/suggestions?
>
> 2.  Since my "new" house is -much- smaller than my old one, my lighting
> requirements are much simpler and require fewer switches.  Therefore, I
want
> to use better, more feature-rich switches than the old standard $9.95 X-10
> light switch that I used previously......  I don't think I really need
> "scene" control, but then again, I'm not sure what that it or how it is
> used.  Nor do I really need the ability for a switch to tell  ECS that
it's
> "ON" but would be cute/fun/nice feature to have.  The SwitchLinc $89.95
> units are nice and certainly have all the bells 'n whistles, but is it
> supported by ECS and is it worth it?   How about the Levitron 16293
switch?
> Worthington currently has it on sale.  If not either of these two
switches,
> then what would you suggest and why?
>
> I know #2 is long but I've been "ignoring" expensive switches for years as
> my other house was just too big to use such expensive switches ( I had
over
> 30 switches installed and left 'em for the new owner).
>
> My "goal" is smoother, more pleasing lighting control and better
integration
> of ECS into the household.  I've already got my alarm installed, and a
> dedicated HA closet, so I'm getting a little more organized for this
> installation.
>
> Has anyone used the new JDS 2-way programmable LCD wall mount controllers
> that connect via RS-232?   I'm really interested in trying one to see what
> it does, how it works, ease of integration, etc and think it would be a
> really neat way to implement whole house control for each room without
major
> expense.  Anyone with any comments on this device???
>
> Thanks for everyone's thoughts!
>
> Bill Walters
>
>
>

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