Re: Lighting Options ....

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Paul

Did you replace the X10 with CBus?  I've an X10 based system using DIN
modules with momentary wall switches and was wondering if its
possible to switch to X10 without massive rewiring (i.e. hopefully
switch out the X10 modules for CBus ones in the cabinets.

I'd be interested in your experiences.

Richard

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Paul Gale" <groups2@...> wrote:
>
> I have CBus here too now (for the last 3-4 months) - reasonably big
install (although not quite on the Wembley scale!) as it does every
light in the house plus bedside lamps, fans etc etc. Also VERY good
for automation if you want to go down that route - I have mine talking
to HomeVision HA controller and xAP protocol via one of Kevin Hawkins'
EXCELLENT CBus/xAP/HV gateways :)
>
> I used to have a whole house X10 system using AD10's and LD11's but
decided to replace it with CBus as the X10 was a bit unreliable at times.
>
> CBUS = HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)
>
> Paul.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> > Of Rob Mouser
> > Sent: 14 January 2008 09:42
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Lighting Options ....
> >
> > I have to echo the comments on C-bus. We have two houses with
C-bus.
> > The
> > oldest install is now more than 5 years old and has NEVER missed
a
> > beat.
> > Its simple enough to install and configure yourself (provided
your
> > competent with electrics and of course Part P bla bla bla) and is
rock
> > solid.
> > Also once you've had the benefit of PIR, Light Level sensors etc
and
> > also scene's you'll never quite bring yourself to use a rocker
switch
> > or
> > rotary dimmer <shudder> :-)
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> >
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