Re: Re: "new" X10 MT10 Bedroom Controller...

["Malcolm Lansell" <mlansell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm the opposite - all I ever wanted was one that *doesn't* do the soft
start.  I've mentioned before on this list how soft-start is a pain when
used with a pull-cord (e.g bathroom), since people pull the cord again
(stopping the fade up) because the fade is slow enoough that they think
nothing has happened on the first pull.  With wall switches this isn't a
problem (you see the light fading up before you have time to go back to
push
the switch again - unlike a pull-cord which is already in your hand)

I would love it if the LD10 was still available.  I thought for a moment
that I might be able to modify an LW10 wall switch, but looking at the
pictures on various websites it appears that the button is a rocker with
separate fade up / fade down action, so not suitable for changing over to a
single pull cord :-(

Mal




----- Original Message -----
From: "David Amphlett" <dave_yahoo@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 10:22 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: "new" X10 MT10 Bedroom Controller...


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> So in summary (if I've read these all right) - the LW11 and LW10 are
> different - the LW11 does all the nice soft start/stop, dim level
> memory etc, but won't fit in a standard uk light socket and requires a
> neutral line.
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> Well - I'd still love some - the LW10's are useless in childrens
> bedrooms, as it wakes them with supernova brightness before fading
> down :(  and I built my own drylined walls so I know there's loads of
> depth :)
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> Thanks for all the info guys.
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> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mark Harrison (Groups)"
<mph@a...> wrote:
>> David,
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>> We do, and I'm sure that Lets do as well.
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>> http://www.simplyautomate.co.uk/productDisplay.asp?prodId=3419
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>> The "two digits" in an X10 product name are a bit funny.
Sometimes
>> Martek and Marmitek use 10 and 11 respectively, despite the fact
that
>> it's the same device rebadged.
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>> Regards,
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>> Mark
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>> David Amphlett wrote:
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>> >and I just noticed the LW11 - how come lets automate and
simply
>> >automate don't stock it? is there a problem using it in the
uk? (it
>> >looks similar to the 'German Style' appliance switch on lets
>> >automate) - what's German Style mean?
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>> >--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "egelbeertje"
<r_d_k@h...> wrote:
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>> >>I also notice a new Micromodule Dimmer (LW12) anybody has
some
>> >>background on this ?
>> >>rgds Rob.
>> >>
>> >>--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mark Harrison (Groups)"
<mph@a...>
>> >>wrote:
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>> >>>I can see a second difference, which may be what
they're banging
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>> >>>about. However, it's about as much use a chocolate
teapot to the
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>> >>99% of
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>> >>>the list members who know what the UK in UKHA stands
for :-)
>> >>>
>> >>>The MT10 is now available as an "E" as well
as a "U", which is to
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>> >>say
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>> >>>that it's now available with a European mains
connector on it
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>> >>rather
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>> >>>than being a UK/US only product.
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>> >>>I'm afraid I don't have an old Marmitek catalogue to
hand, but
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>> >from
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>> >>>memory I've never seen it in "E" guise
before.
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>> >>>Mark
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>> >>>Mark McCall wrote:
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>> >>>>Just got this email.  Only difference I can see is
that it's
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>> >>silver though.
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>> >>>>M.
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>> >>>>Marmitek product news
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>> >>>>We are happy to introduce our newest model within
the Home
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>> >>Automation
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>> >>>>product line:
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>> >>>>the new MT10 bedroom controller
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>> >>>>Control lights and equipment without getting out
of bed!
>> >>>>Wake up to sound, the lights turned on and the
smell of fresh
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>> >>>>
>> >>coffee...
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>> >>>>Nice silver design!
>> >>>>And more...
>> >>>>
>> >>>>For all details, please check our website
www.marmitek.com
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