Re: Re: Node 0 safety

["Rob Iles" <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

re:safety, I agree with Paul's suggestions; play it safe.

re:Rako, I have "dabbled" - haven't personally rolled out an
installation,
but have used it in a dev environment; RAV232+ a few dimmers and switch
plates, in order to add support for it to Harmony Home Automation Server.
Found it to be very reliable, and pretty easy to work with in my limited
test environment.

I know of a number of installers who've rolled out Rako in real-world
scenarios (together with Harmony), and the reports have been pretty
positive.  The main issue seems to be forward planning your addressing
scheme, as the units are a bit of a pain to re-code when buried in the loft
/ other cavities - - so be sure to plan your deployment up front. (avoid
accidental use of "group addresses" for example).

Will try to be more specific if you have particular questions, though I'm
sure there are others here who are more qualified to answer than me.

Regards,

Rob.

2008/7/2 Paul Bendall <paul@xxxxxxx>:

>   Fit a low current circuit breaker and smoke detector that operates
> either on smoke or heat?
>
> Paul
>
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>,
"drownedrat"
> <drownedrat@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hopefully sometime in the near future I'll be aquiring a new
house
> to
> > play with.
> >
> > Am contemplating locating some kit in the (non converted) loft as
> it's
> > probably the only place I will be allowed to run cable from the
> office
> > (not allowed to make a mess as house nicely decorated.
> >
> > Initially thinking of putting DNS-323 and a laptop as a web
server
> but
> > am a bit concered about fire risk. Thought about mounting in a
steel
> > tray or similar.
> >
> > Any thoughts welcome.
> >
> > Was also contemplating Rako after X10 failed SWMBO approval but
is
> > looking a bit pricy. Might do a few little bits if wallet allows.
> > Hardly seemed to have been mentioned on here so if anyone has
played
> > with it would be good to hear.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > A.
> >
>
>
>



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