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Re: Recommendations for newbie?


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: Recommendations for newbie?
  • From: "garygfx" <garygfx@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 22:15:50 -0000
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Paul,

Thanks for the reply. It's good to hear from someone who's already
automated.

> X10 is "ok" for communication purposes, but far from ideal,
> - there is a
> noticable lag caused by the propogation delay of the X10 signals

I've noticed a 1/2 second lag from the few X10 modules I have, and up
to 3 seconds lag when using a PC to respond to X10 triggers.

> If you were to use Comfort, you could (should) install
> a type 1 UCM, and

That's a serial interface card, right? Does that mean I can program
Comfort using a nice interface instead of complicated command codes?
The Comfort site says the software only works with Win98, not Win2k.
Do you know if that's true?

> imagine that a qualified installer might be a requirement for
> is if you want
> to have DEOL resitors fitted, (which I couldn't have done myself)

DEOL resistors? What are they for? [Tsk! Newbie questions! ;-)] Is it
possible to fit myself if I have guidance from members of this group?
I don't want a fitter to do everything otherwise I'd never understand
how Comfort works.

> However, TBH, I'm less than impressed with the knowledge/expertise
> of the comfort installers

That also is a concern. If they're anything like the electricians
I've had round...!

> Oh, and one final thing, - Home automaters aren't *too* hard
> to find

I hope they don't mind talking to me too then. :-) Thanks for your
help.

Gary.



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