Re: Need more input

["ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

Ok, now I get it.  Thanks.

Les



"Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The systems on that page use low voltage control wiring (in one manner or
> another) including Lutron's non-RadioRA systems. Some use RS485, others
> CAN,
> others proprietary RS485-ish protocols. Their reliability is better than
> any
> of the PLC or wireless control systems although some of them also
> incorporate some wireless sub-systems - using hardwired for new
> construction
> and wireless for retrofit or in niches where hardwired may not be best.
>
> So I mean hardwired for low-voltage control wiring, PLC for powerline
> control (Insteon, UPB, X-10) and wireless for RadioRA, Z-Wave, Zigbee,
> etc.
>
> IMO, Insteon has good reliability and is one of the least expensive but I
> would probably not use it in new construction, especially in an
> application
> where the customer wants reliability and I want to avoid future service
> calls. If I were building a house like the one you described I would
> probably choose Clipsal C-Bus.
>
> "ABLE_1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Dave,
>>
>>You used the statement;  "my preference would be for one of the hardwired
>>systems".
>>I have looked at your page http://davehouston.org/hardwire.htm and I am
>>trying to understand your reference.
>>
>>I can either view you statement as standard single pole toggle switches
>>are
>>hardwired as well as Insteon which are also hardwired but you do not have
>>on
>>your list.  The Lutron is listed and it is wireless in control but
>>hardwired
>>into the circuit.  So I question your definition of "hardwired".
>>Hardwired
>>over Softwired or Wireless or............................   Just making
>>sure
>>I understand what you are trying to tell me.
>>
>>Thanks again.  This is all very good info and I do appreciate all of it.
>>
>>
>>Les
>>
>
>
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