Re: Newbie Advice needed

[Free <Free-spam-me-not@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Now I have a question on where is best to install the
coupler/repeater.  There are three places in my house where the three
phases are readily accessible: 1) the main breaker panel, 2) the
kitchen stove, 3) an upstair "auxiliary" breaker panel.

One concern I have is whether the circuits off the auxiliary panel are
somehow isolated from the main panel and its circuits.  Will PLC
signals traverse the main and auxilary circuits?

If the best signal propogation would come from installing the
coupler/repeater at the main breaker, then I will do that.  But, I
would prefer putting it at the stove (just for reasons of convenience
- simpler to kill just the stove power vs. the whole house and I don't
have to pull open an entire panel to reach the wires).  Would it be
just as good to put it at the stove?

Mitch <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I've never had a problem with the leviton coupler/repeater (I've
>installed quite a few of them in different houses).  Also, check
>Worhtington Distribution for prices (I buy a good deal of stuff from them).
>
>Free wrote:
>> Thanks, Brian.  I am laying out my system now and will contact you
>> about mixing-and-matching a few x10.com switches with other switches
>> and a controller (still debating between 1132CUP and Oceolot).
>>
>> Your site shows the ACT c/r at $144.99.  But there is also a Leviton
>> for $72.98 and an x10.com for $99.99.  Leviton seems to be a good
>> brand name - what advantages does the ACT at double the price give
>> over the Leviton?
>>
>> "Brian" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>I agree with what Mitch stated.
>>>
>>>I wouldn't install X10 standard switches and buy something better. I started
>>>with these got my hooked. I actually have 5 of these used. Several appliance
>>>modules, cm11a, etc... I'll give you a great deal on these if your
>>>interested something to get you started cheap. My email is posted. I also do
>>>packages deals for bigger orders.
>>>
>>>Leviton and Smarthome both have better switches. If money is a issue buy a
>>>couple at a time. For appliance/lamp modules x10 are fine.
>>>
>>>Ocelot is a great choice ( I have one) but it's a learning curve to learn to
>>>program. But you will need a PSC05 to send commands.
>>>
>>>ACT coupler/Repeater http://tech-home.com/act-couplerrepeater-p-306.html
>>>
>>>Have you looked at Zwave?
>>
>>