Re: Should be simple but never is, help pls

["No" <no@xxxxxxxxx>]

I saw those - I should have been clearer, I want to control existing
lighting circiuts, porch lights, etc. I was thinking I could get that setup,
times 4, and just use the controller, not the lights.

Thanks for your fast reply.

"Mark Thomas" <mrt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> No wrote:
>> Hello - I would like to install motion detectors on all 4 sides of my
>> house.
>> These motion detectors should only operate dusk to dawn. When motion is
>> sensed on any of the 4 detectors it should trigger all 5 lighting
>> circuits
>> to turn on (Or selectable circuits).
>>
>> I do not care if its X10 or any other command type solution. I can
>> probably
>> run low voltage wire to each switch or light if necessary.
>>
>> I do not want batteries in the loop. If a switch replacement is required
>> it
>> must be a toggle style, not a decora style. Dimming is not important,
>> lights
>> are incandescent.
>>
>> I also want the system to be robust and reliable.
>>
>> Any suggestions where to look? I've been to smarthome and cant seem to
>> find
>> what I need/want.
>
> http://www.smarthome.com/4082.HTML
>
> These are designed to do exactly what you want, although I cannot vouch
> for their reliability. The cheaper X10-brand version of these are not
> particularly reliable.
>
> - Mark.
>