Re: CBUS in general

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

> Paul, in once fail swoop, you've converted me to CBUS. Did anyone once
> tell me, even at UKHA, about a "bus coupler". All of a
sudden CBUS isnt
> expensive !

Yes but lets face it ...its those sexy Saturns and DLT switches that sucks
you in...you will be happy with the bus couplers initially but once you see
the others you will want some of them...;-)

Frank



----- Original Message -----
From: "Gareth Cook" <g@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 4:17 AM
Subject: Fw: [ukha_d] CBUS in general


>
> Unbelievable.
>
> Paul, in once fail swoop, you've converted me to CBUS. Did anyone once
> tell me, even at UKHA, about a "bus coupler". All of a
sudden CBUS isnt
> expensive !
>
> I have yet to find an evangelist for this product - do CBUS have a
contact
> to talk about this stuff ?
>
> Back to the coupler - we can plug a momentary switch into it for
control ?
> Is this the level of dumn device we can use ?
>
> G.
>
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> ----- Forwarded by Gareth Cook/UK/IBM on 02/11/2004 17:11 -----
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> Paul Watkin <paul_watkin@xxxxxxx>
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> Hi Jonathan,
>
> In no particular order here are my observations:-
>
> 100% reliable, wasn't convinced on X10 reliability,
> see the posts on the list about spurious X10 signals
> turning lights on at all times of day and night.
>
> Speed of response - instantaneous versus X10's delay.
>
> Saturn switches have the kind of look I was searching
> for.
>
> For rooms where you don't necessarily need fancy
> switches, bus couplers are available to provide
> interface to up to 4 Standard light switches. These
> will still allow basic dimming and all on all of type
> control without breaking the bank.After all do the
> kids really need a 100 quid light switch in their
> bedroom??
>
> Integration with Comfort/Minder Pro - I know Comfort
> can control X10 but I didn't see the level of
> integration from other hardwire lighting systems off
> the shelf.
>
> Property is to be rented out for the time being due to
> change in circumstances, wanted a system that is
> commercially available and as a worst case could be
> worked on by a contractor if I am travelling rather
> than being reliant on a bunch of different homebrew
> software and hardware that I have no hope of getting
> somebody else to look at.
>
> If you go on the Clipsal course and find a trade
> supplier who gives you the 25% discount then CBUS
> whilst expensive represents alot better value than
> other systems on the market.Especially if you are
> prepared to fit it yourself.
>
> Also if you are going down the Comfort route and have
> a supplier who gives you the discount on Clipsal kit
> for being an integrator you would do well to have a
> look at Minder (the rebadged version of Comfort
> clipsal sell) as this would probably work out cheaper.
> Not sure if the Clipsal version supports all of the
> comfort functionality though.
>
> I bought Comfort prior to going on the Clipsal course
> and am extremely happy with the functionality I have
> managed to program into it and the CBUS lighting
> system so far!!
>
> Paul
>  --- "JT @ Home" <Jonathan@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Chaps,
> >
> > For those of you who have, or are contemplating
> > CBUS, can I ask;
> >
> > Why CBUS over any other system? What are the factors
> > in deciding why you
> > chose cbus?
> >
> > I'd appreciate your thoughts,
> >
> > Jonathan.
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