RE: [misterhouse-users] Need a suggestion on modules

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I've heard numerous complaints about the SwitchLinc on comp.home.automation

A newer switch from Lightolier is available from http://www.worthdist.com/
but unfortunately, I haven't heard too much about it on
comp.home.automation.  It seems that everybody there is waiting for someone
else to try it out first.

The Lightolier switch that appears to handle flourescents is LICI1000NDPLC

I'll probably get a few lightoliers to play with in the next couple months,
but until then I've got tons of projects to keep me busy.  On my list are to
update the Slinke code and to release code to handle SMS paging for almost
every cellular and paging company.

Brian

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	David T. Chew [SMTP:cr...@vo...]
> Sent:	Thursday, May 03, 2001 12:49 PM
> To:	mis...@li...
> Subject:	RE: [misterhouse-users] Need a suggestion on modules
> Sensitivity:	Confidential
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> 
> See... 
>    Flourescent switch  (these are pricy compared to dimmer switches)   
> 
>     http://www.smarthome.com/2385.html
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mis...@li...
> [mailto:mis...@li...]On Behalf Of Carl
> Friedberg
> Sent: 03-May-2001 12:10
> To: misterhouse-users
> Subject: RE: [misterhouse-users] Need a suggestion on modules
> Sensitivity: Confidential
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> 
> Depends. If a "reset" ( as opposed to power cycle) will do the job, you
> could use the universal module
>  
> UM506 universal module <http://www.x10.com/products/x10_um506.htm>  
>  
> Sure worth a try... (you will have to wire across the 2-pin reset
> connector on the mb, or do something like that)
>  
> Ca...@co... <mailto:Ca...@co...> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Holm [mailto:mark.holm%inh...@fw...]
> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 11:26 AM
> To: MisterHouse Users (E-mail)
> Subject: [misterhouse-users] Need a suggestion on modules
> Sensitivity: Confidential
> 
> 
> This may not be the correct forum, but I know you guys have a lot of
> experience with the modules available. I have two situations that I need
> recommendations for:
>  
> 1) Being in the Great Northwest amidst all the talks of possible rolling
> blackouts similar to California and having teenagers that don't appear
> to know what the function of a light switch is, I have been slowly
> changing over my light bulbs where ever possible to compact
> fluorescents. I wanted to be able to replace my switches that control
> these with X-10 modules so I could better control when lights were on
> and be able to turn off lights in rooms when people were no longer in
> them. All the parts to do this are already in MH today, except that
> every module that I have looked at has a warning that they are not to be
> used with Fluorescent fixtures. Does anybody know of any that are rated
> for fluorescents?
>  
> 2) Having had so much fun using this stuff at home, I was looking to
> extend it's usage into my work. I oversee an ISP where I have at least
> two computers that periodically wedge where the only fix is hit their
> reset buttons. This always seems to happen between 3:00AM - 5:00AM and
> requires that I drive into work (about 30 minutes at that time of night,
> not counting wake up and dress time). I would much rather pad into the
> Den and send a command to a X-10 module to turn off and back on again. I
> would need to be able to plug these into a power strip and it would need
> to have a 3 prong socket. I haven't seen one of these either, as all my
> Appliance modules are still 2 prong. I realize that I could get network
> enabled power strips that would let me do this type of thing, but all
> the solutions there start around $1300, which is not in the current
> budget. Suggestions?
>  
> Bruce, you and the developers have done a fantastic job with this! Keep
> up the good work!
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> 
> Mark A. Holm - Director of Network Engineering & Operations
> Inherent.com, Inc.
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