Re: Newbie lighting automation queries

["Frank Mc Alinden" <fmcalind@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Al
I would recommend a hardwired system Like Cbus instead of x10 ....

http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~armagh/page38.html

If possible take your electrical friend to the UKHA2004 Meet this Saturday
and chat to all the lighting company reps who will be demoing thier kit
..It
would be well worth a visit IMHO.....
http://www.ukha2004.com/

HTH
Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: "aldargie" <aldargie@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 8:06 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Newbie lighting automation queries


> Ok you'll have to forgive me if these questions are a bit basic, but
> this is my first attempt at understanding any home automation! I am
> in the middle of refurbishing my 100 year old stone cottage which I
> have extended and open up the living area. I now have one large
> living space (70 square metres) which has 4 areas within it these
> being a kitchen area, a dining area, a games room area and a living
> area. I have detailed below what I have planned in terms of lights
> for each of the areas. In the short term I can't afford to automate
> these lights so I will have to use dimmer switches. A friend who is
> an electrician is coming up for a long weekend this weekend to do
> all of the first fix wiring and I was wondering if he can do
> anything now that will make automation easier when I can afford it.
>
> In terms of automation I would eventually like to be able to control
> all of the lighting areas by remote control I think something like a
> Phillips Proto Neo would that do what I need? I would like to be
> able to pre program lighting scenes such as watching a movie or a
> having a dinner party, etc. Where do the likes of X10 fit in to this
> scenario? My understanding at a very basic level is that X10
> actually controls the lights brightness / on off function from a
> cupboard somewhere! Do I have this correct?
>
> Kitchen area:-  4 halogen GU10 (50watt) down lighters and some under
> cabinet lighting
> Dining area:- 4 Halogen GU10 (50watt) down lighters and two wall
> lights (max 60watts each)
> Games room area:- 4 Halogen GU10 (50watt) down lighters and two wall
> lights (max 60watts each)
> Living area:- 6 Halogen GU10 (50watt) down lighters and two wall
> lights (max 60watts each)
>
> Any thoughts and advice would be welcomed!
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Al Dargie
>
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