Re: Newbie Install

["Paul Crate" <CrateP@xxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Stuart Grimshaw
<stuart.grimshaw@g...> wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 16:00:52 -0000, Paul Crate <cratep@s...>
wrote:
> > Right,
> >
> > As mentioned in my first post.  I want something that I can use
to
> > control lights, and AV equipment.
> >
> > I did mention using x10 but I beileve that there are other
systems
> > that I can use.  What are they?  and are there any
> > difference/advantages/dissadvantages of them...
>
> Unfortunatly, you'll get as many different answers to that
question,
> as you get replies. Perhaps if you outlined a bit what you want
out of
> your HA system and we can make some suggestions. If you just want
to
> play, I'd go for an X10 starter kit, or perhaps the new zwave
stuff,
> though how appropriate that is for beginners, I have no idea.
>
> Once you get more money & time, you can look at the systems that
> require a re-wire X10 DIN rail modules for example, or the Lutron,
> Creston & C-Bus systems. There are systems aimed at DIY home
> installers such as Idratek too.
>
> > Also - where is a good place to get hold of the equipment that I
> > will need?
>
> Rather than risk missing someone out & offending them, the UK
> suppliers of HA equipment are listed here ...
>
> http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/modules.php?name=ukha_links
>
> --
> -S


Ok - so am I right in guessing that the inital x10 installation does
not need any major wiring done?  Just changing the sockets and light
switches?

what is the x10 din rail?