You can use an appliance module for
on-off, but not dimming.
I’m having a particularly
sophisticated system fitted into a new build with obligatory PL low energy
fittings (thankfully only 4 circuits). Phillips make a ballast which can be
used with their 4-pin bulbs which is dimmed using a second 0-10V DC input,
and
the output light is proportional to the DC input.
However my lighting system can’t
be
easily retro-fitted (unless you’ve had the foresight to run obscene
amounts of CAT5 in your house, and wired all your light fittings back to
node
zero, like a smug Irishman we all know and love), its expensive at around 5
grand+VAT for 24 circuits, 10 control panels and various interfaces to PCs
and
burglar alarms etc.
I’m also slightly nervous, as I
feel
like a Pioneer – I don’t know anyone who’s fitted it to
date,
and my sparks starts next week!
Tim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen
[mailto:yahoo@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 28 August 2002 15:30
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] low energy
bulbs
and x-10
Hello,
I have just found this group. I'm interested
in
using something like
x-10 to automate my home. I have read that
some of
the lamp modules
only work for incandescent filament bulbs but
I am
using low energy
fluorescents. Which units can I use? I
searched
the group archive but
couldn't find anything; a web search suggests
that
some light modules
are damaged or flicker with fluorescent
lights.
Finally where is the best place (cost/service)
to
get this kit in the
UK?
Thanks,
Stephen.
http://www.automatedhome.co.uk
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