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So I finally got the Zone Control system up and running this summer.  With the cooler temps here in Minnesota, AC wasn't needed until late June.  Anyway, I have all three zones operational and three RC-2000 thermostats controlling everything.  Now I just have to optimize the settings to get the...

Thanks ano.  I agree a variable speed (ecm) motor is preferred, but I don't have one in my multi-stage Lennox G27M series furnace.  I'd have to go buy one specifically, which I was thinking about doing but they are not cheap - however, we do get a rebate in this area.  I'm going to try to get...

  Thanks ano, I find the Honeywell install guide for the HZ322 to be clear but overly simple and limited.  I saw the settings you mention in the manual, but this just described the connection to the equipment (furnace/AC) and I thought that to run in multi-stage mode it would still require a...

   Hi neillt, I thought ano was referring to the thermostat when he mentioned the Omni - I didn't understand he might be referring to the Panel - I own the Lumina and the Omnistat so that's why I wasn't thinking about the panel.  I'll look into this, but I guess I can't see advantages.  Wouldn't...

Thanks ano for your help.  I have a couple questions for you about your response:         Thanks, Choots

Well, since I didn't get any answers to my questions, I plunged ahead with the install.  Hopefully the info below will help someone in a similar situation.  I also have a couple remaining HVAC related questions.   Once the TrueZone panel was setup near the furnace and connected to dampers and...

Thanks Neurorad, I'm still in pre-wire mode, so I can actually take a 120V line off a nearby outlet and wire them in up close towards the top of the window/door, possibly even being covered by the shade eventually for higher WAF.  But if I choose not to install them right away, I'll still have...

    What do you consider large?  I've got two openings in our media room I want to put shades on remote.  A dual casement style window that is probably 4'h x 4.5'w that would be one shade, and a pretty regular sized sliding glass door (6.5-7'h x 6' w) that I would like to cover as well.  Will DC...

So I've finally had some time to spend on this.  I did end up buying the RC-2000 Omnistats, and I've installed my Honeywell TrueZone Zone controller dampers (three zones) and I'm getting ready to hook up the 3 thermostats and controller.  I'm going to do a two phase install process.  First...

Thanks for the input.  I've since wired the basement and think I have mostly got my plan down for the lighting. My electrician has installed several HAI OmniPro IIs (I'm using the Lumina Pro), so he's very familiar with the HAI UPB stuff.  Not so much with the other communication protocols or...

Is no one able or willing to reply?  I really need some help as my pre-wire is coming up fast and decisions are needed about the location of switches.  The HVAC stuff is not so critical, but I would really appreciate any help you all can provide.   Also, is there a listing of known working LED...

Thanks ano - I appreciate your response - just a couple questions.  I'm thinking of using some Z wave devices, particularly for HVAC initially.  I'm considering the ZWave version of the Honeywell Vision Pro which we already have in our house.  We like it.  Because of the high cost, we may just...

Thanks neillt -    So regarding 1 and 2 above you are just referring to how HAI identifies "rooms" and how the devices are numbered - that's fine.   Regarding my question 2, does a scene controller take up a space in a room?  That's how I read it.  I'm assuming you are saying that doesn't really...

I've been away for a while but I appreciate the response.  I'll come back to my HVAC/Thermostat questions, but this gives me some good info.     Our lower level remodel will have a bar and Home theater/media room.   I've just had a walk through with the electrician that is going to wire our...

Thanks Neillt - yes, I don't really have to much concern about having a complete security system - my understanding is that the Lumina Pro can do all things related to security except dial out in case of incident - it is not listed to call out and can't support this.  So some of the functions...

I'm an IT guy with a DIY background and very interested in Home Automation, but just getting into it.  We're doing a lower level renovation in a 25 year old home, and it's a good time to retro-wire the rest of the house with cat5e/6, for network devices and RG-6 for some video distribution, and...