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

[Mitch <sumcoolgai@xxxxxxxxx>]

On May 6, 11:23 am, "BruceR" <razrbr...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > 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.
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> > Any experience with the PCS relay switches (RS115)?
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> > Thanks again!
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> > Mitch
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> Mitch,  I just did a count and I actually have 55 Insteon devices plus a
> few controllers and probably less than five X10 devices left.  I've
> never used the PCS switches due to their cost. Your best bet might be
> the Insteon switches if the 6291's won't do it for you. The Insteon
> switches will work as X10 until you're ready to step up to Insteon
> control.  Smarthome will give you $5 back for every Insteon switch you
> buy if for each X10 switch (working or not) you send back.

Ok, so do you think I should add all Insteon in the new section
(relays and dimmers) or stick with X10 for the dimmer to keep the
number of signal suckers to a minimum?

Many thanks for your help, Bruce!

Mitch