Re: Z-Wave Pool Thermostat with Water Temperature Sensor

[Richard Kaplan <rkaplan@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2007-09-25 23:25:43 -0400, "Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> said:

> HomeSeer has been around for quite a while and they have plug-ins for
> numerous subsystems.  When Rich was first developing the software I
> supplied the test hardware (a Napco P9600 system with HA interface).
> One issue you might have with this approach is that it requires the PC
> to be running to integrate your systems as well as to allow remote
> access.  The ELK system does not require a dedicated PC.  I prefer a
> design that does not hinge entirely upon a central PC.  YMMV of course.

The most critical function for me is operating the pool heat 24/7 in
the winter.

With the HomeSeer system, a PC is needed for remote access, but if I
use z-wave thermostats then the pool heat will continue working even if
the PC is down.  Any other functions I add such as lighting are
inconsequential and if they stop when the PC is down that does not
matter.

I am intrigued though by your comment about the ELK system not
requiring a dedicated PC.  Are you saying the rules are located in a
microprocessor in the ELK-M1G and therefore will still function with
the PC inoperative?



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