Recent content by Hansueli

Hello Forum Members I am currently wiring the Elk system including 8 smoke detectors model GE350CC. They are daisy chained so that all detectors will sound the alarm if one of them detects smoke. My question is, is it possible that I could connect the M1 system to just one smoke detector and...

Your Information is highly appreciated, many thanks. I now have a little to chew on that.

Cort, this looks simply phenomenal! I commend you not only on getting things working but also to make the system look georgeous. Can you tell me would interface module you are applying to interface the audio system interface with Elk? Kind regards, Hans

Cort, can you tell me what utility boxes you have purchased for all the peripherals in your house. They look good and sufficient. Thanks, Hans

Hey CORT I sure would love to see and learn from your system. My project is still in the planning mode. The shell of my new house is complete, the exterior finished and inside simply studs. Actually the ideal situation to be in to do the HA wiring and security set-up. And yet, I don't know...

Todd, I appreciate your response. I would agree about Insteon. It seems that there aren't too many satisfied Inteon users out there. Do you have an idea how RadioRS compares to UPB?. Again, thanks bunches for your valuable input. Hans

Thanks Pete I know, I should get this finalized as quick as possible, because the walls are still open.... Anyway, have you heard how RadioRA compares to UPB? I have no clear picture. Thanks again and best regards, Hans

Wouldn't you mind to send me a copy of that spreadsheet, please? Many thanks! Hans

Hello "Forgets" Thanks again for your response. I truly believe that this would work. Of course, I would have to watch the max 8 A load carefully. What is more a concern is the price of about $150. May I ask you, would it be smarter to use the ELK-M1RB board instead? This board costs about...

Thanks BLMXM I am going to look at the controlled power outlet you suggested. I think it is along the thoughts that I had in mind.

Hi there I am reading your progress information with great interest. About the smoke detectors. Do you know what smoke detectors would work best with the Elk system? Regards, Hans

Hi "Forgets" Thanks for your great response. I would say your experience seems to match some other comments I have read. All in all quite positive yet, a little on the expensive side. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any words yet about interfacing Elk with radioRA2. Perhaps there might be...

Hi BLMXM Many thanks for your response. I must say, I didn't know about Jetstream's products. I have to look into it to build a better opinion. Do you know, does Jetstream offer controlled power receptacles? I would like to control accessory like the roof heating cables or the xmas lights...

Dear Elk Users Is there anybody who's using RadioRA peripherals with the Elk system? I would like to hear how satisfied you are? What interface are you using? Do you think there is a better choice of a companion system out there than Lutron's RadioRA? I appreciate your input greatly. Kind...

Thanks Pete. I can tell you, I feel soooo stupid. Though, I once gratuated as an electronics engineer and yet, I am so lost with all these possible systems..... Anyway, you mentioned the UPB system. Of what I heard, this is a bus based system. Questions: What is the name of the...