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

[Mitch <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx>]

On May 1, 4:28 pm, "BruceR" <razrbr...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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 athttp://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

"Satisfied" is a bit of an overstatement.  One of the things I really
like about the Insteon is the 2-way comm (I use 2-way Leviton X10
devices sparingly in my current setup).

One thing I know is my wife won't be happy with switches that aren't
"true rocker" style (we had them in our previous house...)

In addition to the 40 or so Insteon switches, how may X10 devices do
you have?  I could probably keep my implementation to under 40 Insteon
by using X10 dimmers wherever I can.

Any experience with the PCS relay switches (RS115)?

Thanks again!

Mitch