Recent content by AOTyler

 Thanks, Work2Play. We know some really good electricians in the Dallas area, and I would be happy to give you a referral. Most of them are very familiar with UPB, and do a lot of electrical work that is unrelated to automation as well. Send me a message, and I will be happy to get you in touch...

 Are you sure about this one? I believe it is 1.25a total output, and 2.5a in alarm condition. However, if necessary, that 1.25a can go through one individual output on the board.

Ndx, You are correct. It is common for a very small amount of current to flow through the switch, which is why those are not recommended for low power consumption bulbs (LED, CFL.) I've never heard of heat issues like that though..

I think most of your questions have been addressed here, but here's a few more key points. Zwave is 908.42 mhz, and Zigbee operates around 2.4 ghz. Mixing technologies is pretty standard practice. i.e. UPB for lighting, Zwave/Zigbee for locks and thermostats. Unless of course you can run a...

Consider looking into UPB for a property that size. I think you would be a lot happier with the results, and the lack of "popcorn effect." You can use the outputs on your ELK to send a trigger to control the shades. Ours drop at 4pm everyday, controlled through one of our outputs. There are...

Keep in mind that you will be able to integrate your X10 with the ELK, along with any other technologies that you may want to use. i.e. UPB, RadioRa2, etc. This feature can help you transition between techs, or even utilize multiples at the same time as we do in our offices.

Have you looked into HAI as your home automation controller? You could incorporate their Hifi2 system for whole house audio, which would give you full control through your phone/iPad/tablet, etc through an app called Snaplink. Look into RTI or URC for your universal remote. They will blow...

Hey guys, my name is Tyler, and I'm one of the newest employees over here at Automated Outlet. As most of you know, we are a Home Automation and Security distributor just north of Dallas. We also recently opened up an office in Houston. I look forward to speaking with you all!