Re: CBUS advice required

["Paul Robinson" <ukcueman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I connected my devices one at a time and programmed them as I connected
them. So each time
you discover one new item.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gareth Cook" <g@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 4:34 PM
Subject: Fw: [ukha_d] CBUS advice required


> I placed the box for each switch on the floor, then sent the missus
round
> with a walkie-talkie and she shouted the serial numbers :-)
>
> G.
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> ----- Forwarded by Gareth Cook/UK/IBM on 05/05/2005 16:34 -----
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> I have a large number of CBUS units to install in my house (50+) and
was
> looking for some advice. They are the usual mix of dimmers, relays,
> switches
> PIR's etc.
>
> I think it makes sense to set each unit up before they get put in the
new
> house - is that correct? That way when I turn everything on (once
> installed)
> there is no need to search out each device and unrtavel the network.
Also
> I
> will know that device 7 is the bathroom switch etc.
>
> Only problem I see is its an enourmous ammount of wiring and unwiring.
>
> Any comments from people that have been through this?
>
> Chris