Recent content by esabet

I did some research on Vantage and I have to say that I really like it and seems to be the most straight forward of all the "hard-wired" systems I have looked at thus far. In fact I watched some of the more basic Training Videos and it "almost" (note the emphasis :) ) looks as if I could even...

Thank you picta. Let me try to answer your questions. But they are more difficult than they seem: No, this will not be a stand-alone system. At this time I am considering between ClareControls and Elan G! I do think backward compatibility is important but sometimes you have to choose between...

Lou Apo; I must say many other dealers share your feeling about Creston and have advised me against it but then they are not a Creston dealer themselves so it makes me wonder!!! But I have also read MANY downsides to solutions such as Insteon/UPB/Z-wave! For instance in a UPB setup people have...

That is also one of my primary reasons why I am going this route! I build rather larger homes (min. 3000+ sqft) and in some areas like the Foyer, I sometimes have two (I have had even more)set of 4 gang boxes. VERY UNSIGHTLY!!!

Thank you Kevin.

Hi; Kohler makes "Speakers" for inside the shower and they can even be used in a "steam" room. Here is the link: http://kohlerprocatalog.kohlerco.com/onlinecatalog/product.ktp?business=kohler&productNumber=8033 I hope that helps.

THANK YOU!!! I understand your point and that would explain why no one has really pitched in to make a comment. Obviously with a New Construction I can't go DIY. I need to provide after sale service and I will not be equipped "enough" to take care of that end. Right now I am approaching...

Wow!! 50 views and no replies EXCEPT for one vote??? Am I missing something here? Did I post in the wrong section (I know its the right Forum LOL)!!!

Hi; I am a home builder and am about to do my first new construction with HA integration. I have done much research and have read many posts and articles here but I do need some further guidance since my experience in this area is very limited (almost NONE!). In this post I like to focus...

Hi again; I have been doing much research and I have to admit that I have learned much more here than all the hours I have spent! - Thank You. Quick question, once I have picked the Control System, how should I proceed in making my selection of the other components of the system? i.e...

Fredrick, I have not approached any dealers. I hope I did not give wrong info. I want to be educated before I do approach a dealer. That is all.

Thank you and I must say I am learning more and more because of this board!!! So thanks to everyone. As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I am a home builder. As such I know the value of a hardwired "system" vs a wireless system. For instance, in my case I am talking about Home Security...

Thanks again. As I am continuing my research it seems there are both Non-hardwired (i.e. X-10, UPB, etc.) and Hardwired (Centralite, OnQ, etc.) options available. I guess in a retro the option is clear but with a new construction it needs some consideration. So which would you recommend?

Thank you for the well detailed explanation. Since I have started my research on the subject, the only system that I could fully understand is HAI (Home Automation, Inc.) and that is because they have nice Tutorial Videos on their site that explains very nicely every component! But then when I...

Hi Anthony; Well that is why I am here, I need someone that has much more knowledge to correct me where I am wrong, so, Thank You!!. As you can see I am VERY new to HA. I always dreamed about having a house with HA and now that I am building a new house I like to have it implemented! In my...