Re: New kid on the block - X-10 reliability

[Chris Hunter <cjhunter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peer -

Idratek ... free topology, more affordable than EIB, and a bit more
intelligent, too (in its functionality) ... to explore options, best to
contact them ... they are very helpful, especially on technical issues
(I've copied them this e-mail, so you have the address !) ...

Chris



Peer Oliver Schmidt wrote:

>Hello Chris,
>
>thanks for your input.
>
>
>
>>If reliability is an issue, 'not sure X-10 would be a good choice.
>>
>>
>
>well, it is getting better. At least, all signal get thru now. The
>problem had been the USB connection to the CM11 together with heyu
under
>linux. I switch to the regular COM port and now everything looks good.
>
>
>
>>Better options(IMO) include EIB / Knx and Idratek
>>(http://www.idratek.com/), plus several
others ...
>>
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>I didn't know about idratek, but have had a look at the EIB stuff. I am
>sure there are places for those products, but for my needs they are
>* not priced right
>* need additional wiring
>
>Quick side question: Do you know if you have to have a bus, or could
use
>a star topology for the idratek system? A friend of mine has CAT7 in
>each and every room of his new house, wired to a central point in the
>basement.
>
>



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