Re: X10 - how ?

["Jon Boden" <jrboden@xxxxxxx>]

My own input on this.... Im using X10 for my home and as a family
home solution for appliances, lights and heating it has proved to be
cost effective and very stable for me - the point of X10 is to reduce
the need for extra wireing and thats what its done for me )) I think
its a shame that X10 has not evolved more over the years, I still
think X10 product solutions are limited but I suspect as I enhance my
home automation other products will be used along side my current
setup -  I am watching with great interest on how Zwave shapes up - I
do like the specs on ZWave just hope its not a slow take off in the UK

www.cas-ha.co.uk - my efforts at HA

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Malcolm Lansell" <mlansell@f...>
wrote:
> I realise that X10 is more hobby kit - but I don't need a complex
system -
> just some basic switching and dimming with remote controls and a PC
> interface.  X10 is almost there - but to make it "Guest
Friendly",
I'll have
> to roll a couple of my own modules (but that's OK - I'm into that
kind of
> thing anyway).
>
> As has been pointed out, the C-Bus system would do what I want, and
is far
> more reliable than X10, but I don't need industrial strength
reliability in
> the home - I won't be relying on it for any safety critical or
security
> functions.
>
> Obviously if you're selling HA to consumers, you need it too work
100%, or
> you waste all your profit in support calls.  I'm fitting my own
system to my
> own house, so I'll be doing my own support :-)
>
> If the C-Bus system was closer in price to X10 (say no more than 30%
> higher), I'd probably go for it, but as I say, I think it's
overpriced at
> the moment (although I'd be interested to see how much it goes for
in the
> US!)
>
> Mal
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)" <haweste@a...>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 4:44 PM
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] X10 - how ?
>
> I may be unpopular for saying it, but I see X10 as "hobby"
kit, and
CBus /
> Polaron / Lutron etc as pukka professional gear. and that's fine,
as long as
> you don't expect professional performance from "hobby"
equipment.
>from
> original question, I think your hitting the limits of equipment in
that
> price bracket. To get greater functionality is now probably going
to involve
> spending more money :-/
>
> You will pay a premium for a hardwired system, but what are you
going get is
> increased functionality and a more integrated system. Although it
costs more
> IMHO it's better *value* :-)
>
> You can still take it with you should you move, it's just a bit more
> involved than unplugging a few modules. If you've got an X10 Din
rail
> system, swapping out that, or CBus is probably a wash.
>
> Just my 2p, HTH,
>
> Tim H.
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