Re: A mentor / Advisor ?

["Chris Hackett" <chackett@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

So based on the conversations I've had here so far, do you think something
like this is a good start for me?

http://www.smarthome.com/128301i.html

That's an Insteon enabled  Elk M1 Gold with flush mount keypad.  Will this
simply replace my current Adamco (or is it ademco) security panel?  And then
I should get some insteon enabled thermostats and then some switches to do
lighting?  That seems like a good start to me?

Thanks for your ideas and suggestions ..

Chris Hackett


"Chris Hackett" <chackett@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2a73h.1587$1v.1451@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi All,
>
> Someone mentioned in another forum that I might try this newsgroup for
> some help / advise with home Automation.
>
> I'm about to move into a new home, and I think there's an opportunity to
> install some home automation products / services.
>
> I have a lot of experience with electrical wiring and computers in general
> as well as wired and wireless networking.  I don't, however, have any
> experience with home automation.
>
> I'm looking for someone that wouldn't mind taking a little time to
> correspond with me, either here for the benefit of the group, or via
> email, so as to spare the group from my newbiness.
>
> Breifly, what I have in my home now is that the builder ran coax, phone
> and cat5e from most every room in the house to the basement, where they
> are all currently bundled and un-terminated.  The alarm panel is also
> conveniently located in the same place.
>
> Anyway, if you have ideas / experience and are willing to spend a little
> time helping me figure out what I need, I'd sure appreciate it!
>
> Thanks!
> Chris Hackett
> chackett@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>