Re: Need more input

["CWatters" <colin.watters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Marc_F_Hult" <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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 > Some examples in use in our home and years of operation include:
>
> -- Napco security system (~12 years autonomous-only followed by
>           9 years federated)
> -- Elk Magic Module MM443s ( 9 years federated)
> -- Elk M1G ( federated 1.5 years in transition)
> -- Slinke IR  (federated 9 years)
> -- Aprilaire/Enerzone thermostats ( ~ 8 years federated)
>
> The first four devices also have at least some X-10
> capability/possibilities.  I have used X-10, INSTEON and hardwired
lighting
> control in various standard and home-brew configuration. I can conceive of
> circumstances where X-10 might be a fall-back alternative for inexpensive
> lighting control at the remote location. But that's not where I'd start.

I agree. X10 is too basic. I've not found it particularly reliable either.
I'll be taking my modest installation out soon.