Re: Add a lot of X10 or Insteon to a big installation?

["BruceR" <razrbruce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are satisfied with the performance of your X10 system just use
Leviton 6291 units at $30 each instead of the $47 HCS10-1SW switches.
They are very reliable and less expensive than Insteon switches. As for
the signal sucking from a lot of Insteon switches, yes, that can be a
problem but the XTB-IIR can handle it. However, I say that based on my
system with about 40 Insteon devices and you may end up with more.

The 6291's are not "true rocker" switches but I have never had one fail
so you can save yourself over $330 by using them. ($29.95 vs $46.67 at
http://www.asihome.com/ASIshop/product_info.php?products_id=472).



 Mitch wrote:
> I have about 50-60 X10 modules (a lot are smarthome, some are Leviton)
> in my house and have added an addition.  I'll need to add another 50
> or so with about 20 of them being relays for fluorescent lights.
>
> I've considered using Insteon for the new areas of the house.  But,
> I'm concerned that the signal suck from 50 Insteon devices will kill
> my X10 reliability (even though I have an XTB-IIR).
>
> One issue with using X10 is that Leviton non-dimming switches
> (HCS10-1SW) are EXPENSIVE (relative to Insteon non-dimmers. )
>
> I did find some decent pricing on some PCS switches (RS115) -- anyone
> have an opinion on these switches?
>
> So... what would you suggest?
>
> - Stick with X10 and use PCS switches
> - Stick with X10 and buy the leviton switches even though they're
> expensive
> - Go with Insteon for the new stuff (all -- dimming and non-dimming)
> - Go with Insteon for just the non-dimming switches
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Mitch