Hi All
This is the first time I have posted to the
list so
please bear with me. I currently run the Misterhouse software with a
combination
of weeder analogue and digital boards for all my alarm, temperature and
central
heating control. I also have some of my own RF controlled modules for
switching
certain lights and appliances. The unit runs on a Compaq server with win2k,
another machine also provides a 24/7 live video and audio feed that I can
monitor for security over the net via a BT Highway. (While I mention this
as
anyone here received an email from BT about there "anytime" package saying
that
there usage is basically to high and un-attended operation is not allowed
?)
I am in the process of buying a house that is
just
being built, It will be ready in March next year. I need to submit the
details
of the changes to the wiring I require in the next few weeks. I have
already got
quite a way but seeing as I can not change it later A post to the group
seemed
like a good idea ! When I move I will also be installing X10 light switches
through out the house. So far here are some of the idea's, please tell me
if
they are good or if any of you would change them for what ever
reason:
All light switches to have a neutral wire
available. To allow for automatic switching of a non filament type
light.
Any light fitting that is to have a fan is to
have
a second Live feed wired directly back to node 0. This means the light side
can
be controlled as a normal light and be dimmed and the fan can be switched
from
any remote via the HA system.
All light switches to be single gang. To allow
an
x10 switch to be fitted.
All rooms to have at least one network and
telephone point on CAT5e. (yes I saw similar questions a few days ago so
two or
three extra CAT5e to go in !)
Most rooms to have a TV point wired with
CT100.
The main TV point to have three feeds, One TV
aerial in, One sat/cable in and the third distribution out.
All rooms to have PIR's these are wired to
node 0
and will connect to an alarm system and the HA system for movement
detection for
the lights etc.
Speaker cable to each room for HA
announcements and
background music. Help here, what cable to run, normal amp etc or 100V line
amp.
How to control each room volume ? I do not want a volume control in each
room.
If all else fails one day when I get time (what a laugh !) I'll code
a PIC
up and use that via a remote etc.
If I wire for a whole house infra red system
where
is the best place for the emitter receiver in each room. What is the best
way of
doing this ?
Now the x10 question, can I yet purchase a
device
that will receive all x10 rf housecodes and relay them all on to the mains.
I
think I am going to need at least 4 house codes. With the house layout I
would
need two devices per code, and that's too many devices.
I think that it for now ! So sorry for the
very
long post, but thought you would need the info if you could help. Thanks in
advance and what I great group. I couple of you may know me from the
Misterhouse
list, I seem to have seen a few familiar names over the past couple of
days.
Ian