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Please look at the equipment to make sure it is UL, or CA or ETL approved, so for resale you won't have an issue. Many DIY 8 load relay modules (especially from China) have no approvals. Be aware.

+1 DELInstallations   Centralized is the way to go on a larger home. Individual switches is 1901.

For my 2 cents, if you get the right lighting control expert to do the lighting controls, keypads is the only way to go. Traditional multiple gang switches look terrible, and guests always have to hit 2-3 switches to get lights on and off, three way switches cause confusion, etc. With a lighting...

To answer #1 not compatible. Do you want single good looking keypads in each room, or multiple gang switches/dimmers. Lutron QS or Vantage Controls is the way to go. #2 Insteon works off the power lines, Lutron is either wired like QS or RF like RA2. IMHO not in the same class as Lutron.  I...

We have done this before with old Touchplate systems. I would consider a Vantage Controls system.  It can accomodate your 6 relays box locations pretty easily so you won't have to pull any new 120 volt wiring.  You can also use the existing multiconductor (cat3or ??) home runs. You would only...

I also agree that this won't go far unless there is a very easy to set up app that can control rooms separately and also together. As far as changing code, there is no need, just remove the switches, connect 2 wires and install a blank plate.   Also, if the lighting control is done right and is...

We live in Los Angeles and had solar panels installed November 2012. We researched for around 3 months and spoke to 3 larger local companies. We settled on one company as they provided the following system: 9KW in panels, 1 inverter, 2 meters (a utility company requirerment), upgraded the...

We have used this before, but it has as surface mounted box. Hubbell ETSELECT JLOAD Standard Multimedia 20 Amp Unloaded Outlet URL http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/Hubbell_netselect-jload-std-multimda-20amp-unloaded-outlet.htm Are you looking for something like that?

+1 on the in wall receptacle/usb outlets. a few manufacturers make them. they can't get lost/taken. we put them in the kitchen, office and master bedroom

Per code you can't tape the ends of #12 or #14 wire, you must run the proper color.

I have seen the av contractor call for 2 120v circuits run from receptacle to receptacle and then to a plug which then plugs into the power conditioner. Then both circuits are on the same phase of the same power conditioner. This eliminates any noise in the lines. I have also run 2 separate...

What are you using for lighting control?

IMHO neither 16/2 or 18/4 will work for the shades or drapes. There are too many different options for control, 120v (4 wire), RS232 (Cat5), RS485 (Cat5), low voltage relays (Cat5), RF (no control wires), IR (no control wires), and Lutron (propriety wiring). For all above (except 120v control...

You might also add if it's dimmable with a standard dimmer (forward phase dimming) or if it needs an electronic dimmer (reverse phase dimming).

Actually Vantage has great tech support, but only for their dealers. They do have a local switches and local controllers, usually used if the electrical work has already been completed, you take out the existing switches and replace same one for one with the Scenepoints. This system is 100%...