Re: X10 replacement?

["Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx>]

Many people say X10 is not reliable, but it certainly can be.  Even before
adding the XTB, we only had one living room light with a CF bulb that was a
little cranky.  It missed its OFF command several times a year.  Everything
else just worked.  That includes almost all lighting, irrigation, hot water
recirculation, supplemental ventilation, etc.

The sheer number of devices installed here had reduced signal levels on a
couple of circuits to the 100 mV area.  While everything except that one
light worked perfectly, I designed the XTB to boost signal levels throughout
the house.  Even that one cranky light hasn't had a miss since then.

Properly installed, X10 can give a lot of value for the dollar.  It can meet
all your requirements.

Jeff

"RickR" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> So many systems, and not enough time to play!
>
> Everyone wants to be the X10 replacement but who is the closest?
>
> I'm looking for:
> * Cheap to start. No central controler at $500+ and not huge for a
> simple retrofit. What is the cost for a single dimmer and 3way pair? (I
> once saw a retail price sheet for Lutron RadioRa that listed a single
> basic dimmer at $395.00. I laughed so hard it hurt.)
>
> * Flexible! Must be able to grow a system to handle a whole house of
> lighting, devices, and timers. AV control integration, security systems
> and all of that should be possible. I'm biased towards lighting control
> but the ideal system covers it all.
>
> * RELIABLE of course, itherwise I'd just stick with X10! Everyone
> claims to be reliable but only a good track record counts as proof. Hot
> new products come and go every day!
>
> Let the ranting begin!
>
> RickR
>