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Post 1 made on Friday January 16, 2004 at 14:18
taz1
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Hi, I am new to X10 and like to know where to start.
So far I have HIA omni automation sec. processor with X-10 lighting interface. This was put in with an advice of a friend when the home was being built.
Now, 2yrs later I am builting a HT in the basement. The X-10 interface is in the basement. I just had a seperate 20amp circuit put in for the HT. I don't no if the X-10 interface will recoganize that or not. I would like to control the lights, equipment, and the rope lights which will be pluged in an outlet with no switch.

I have read few posts in regards to this topic. SO would I need IR543,LM456 for my rope lights, wall switches that have dimming ability and of course a remote.

Does this sound right?

Thanks

Taz
Post 2 made on Friday January 16, 2004 at 19:28
Hammrtime
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As far as the seperate circuits go, i have multiple dedicated 20 amp lines for my HT, it's no problem with x10.

Hammer
Post 3 made on Saturday January 17, 2004 at 12:17
ONEAC
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As long as all your circuts are on the same phase of the power companys' transformer you should have no problems.
Post 4 made on Monday January 19, 2004 at 11:21
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If they aren't on the same phase, that's OK. You will just need to install this $30 plug-in device to fix that - [Link: automatedoutlet.com]

While you are just starting out you also should make some decisions on which control software you want to manage your system. HAI is a very x10 friendly system but you will probably want something else to manage the overall picture. I would recommend either HomeSeer or HAL depending on what your overall plan is. Both can be found here - [Link: automatedoutlet.com]
OP | Post 5 made on Monday January 19, 2004 at 12:07
taz1
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Currently, I am able to set my Temp. and security and other things through any phone anywhere. SO, All I need for voice is the CD software of HAL? Will the connection to current system (HIA)be difficult to install?

Thanks

Tas


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