Re: Lighting and HA

["JonS" <semi.jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "leicesterselfbuilder"
<c.h@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I've come across from the uk selfbuild yahoo forum, and am in
> the middle of a small 2 bed detached with detached garage.
> I've reached the point now where I have to advise the electrician of
> switch / socket positions etc.
> I'm just considering a conventional system, but with cat5e cables
upto
> the switches etc for future upgradeability.
> The c-bus system seems like a good bet, although expensive if each
room
> needs a dimming module (hopefully all DIN rail
> mounted)
> In any case, I'm after a retro-fittable (if needs be) system, as
future-
> proof as possible, pc controlled, and able to integrate with other
> systems.
> Any recommendations / advice very much appreciated.......Chris.
>

For C-bus type system you will need a differentmains  wiring layout,
essentially radial from your DIN rail units and just cat5 t the switch
plates.  Idratek offer modules with relays in the position of light
switches which would suit the layout you propose.  However the most
capable devices only switch but don't dim, thye do a single dimmer as a
module and also a din rail 4-way unit.  For integration with other
stuff Idratek is good. AFAIK the route with C-bus is to use somehting
like comfort, maybe other systems.

HTH
Jon