Recent content by Alanb

I was under the impression that you could not use the dimming modules to control motors, but that there are SA modules for simple on/off control that works for ceiling fans and other motors... (e.g. UFR-30 fixture relay for inline wiring)

Thanks, Pete. I will ask my hvac guys about your suggestion.

Ano, Yes, I know they've been around for a while. That does not change the veracity of my statement. Read this article from their website which is where I got my info from. I would likely consider them, as they claim lower cost installation than other hardwired solutions. However, that still...

Yes, I looked at Centralite. Alabama company based in Mobile. They hope to make their first profit this year. Again, as a hardwired solution, they are proprietary are they not? Will they be around in 10 years? Who knows. That is one reason I am planning on going with the UPB standard. Multiple...

I've asked my HVAC guys to set up my Aprilaire 1700 whole house dehumidifier to work on three areas and they are having trouble figuring out how it can work. The whole house dehumidifier is ducted to three areas using controllable dampers: the main floor system, the basement system, and the...

Thanks for the thoughtful replies. Let me say that I do not plan on running my house without a controller ... I was just making sure I understood that the signal could pass from switch to switch in a peer-to-peer manner without a controller. As for hardwired solutions, here is my take (and let...

Thank you, WayneW! And thanks for reducing the average words per post for this thread! :blink:

I am building a new home and am looking to use UPB as the lighting automation protocol. I have held the electrician off of the job while I figure out if there is a more efficient way to wire the house. My primary goals are threefold: 1) reduce the number of switches on the wall (I have one room...