Mr Spock
Active Member
Time for me to revisit this question again as my new home construction is on the horizon. Last time I looked at which UPB switch i wanted (last sept.) I decided on the simply automated US11-40-W switch. Seemed to have good reviews, good pricing, and easily available. Since then the HAI Gen3 series have come out (maybe others) and I need to re-evaluate this choice.
So which switches are people using and why? Any good reviews of the HAI Gen3's?
My needs are:
1) I will be using an HAI OP II panel to control my lights. I want tight integration (status, etc.).
2) My needs are simple; just on/off/dim/bright, no scenes, single switch, anything over 500W is sufficient.
3) Most lights will be incandescent, but I will move toward LED in the near future. I know about problems with dimming and switching power supplies for LEDs. What I'm not sure about is how some of these switches can handle these kinds of loads.
4) New construction 3000 square foot 2 story house with neutral wires. I'll probably use about 25 or 30 switches.
5) I will use a coupler or repeater in the breaker box. I know the SA products should only use the coupler and not a repeater.
Thanks.
So which switches are people using and why? Any good reviews of the HAI Gen3's?
My needs are:
1) I will be using an HAI OP II panel to control my lights. I want tight integration (status, etc.).
2) My needs are simple; just on/off/dim/bright, no scenes, single switch, anything over 500W is sufficient.
3) Most lights will be incandescent, but I will move toward LED in the near future. I know about problems with dimming and switching power supplies for LEDs. What I'm not sure about is how some of these switches can handle these kinds of loads.
4) New construction 3000 square foot 2 story house with neutral wires. I'll probably use about 25 or 30 switches.
5) I will use a coupler or repeater in the breaker box. I know the SA products should only use the coupler and not a repeater.
Thanks.