Re: A mentor / Advisor ?

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

That's a good start although I'm not sure there are any Insteon enabled
thermostats as yet. I think the interface mentioned is for non-Insteon
thermostats. You will likely need at least two of the SignaLinc RF modules
to link the two wiring phases.

If you have any CFL lights you may need filters to block the noise some of
them put out. It can interfere with both X-10 and Insteon. And you may need
filters for some of your appliances which can act as signal sinks.

It can replace the Ademco panel. It has no AV features but I think AV is
best done separately.

"Chris Hackett" <chackett@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>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
>>
>


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