Re: Should be simple but never is, help pls

["Mark Thomas" <mrt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.