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tsilva@gmail.com
12-07-2006, 01:48 PM
I am building a home and need some expert adice from you folks out
there. Thinking of going UPB or should I go x10. I've got UPB
deveices specified below, if you think I should go x10, please let me
know the devices I need to buy.

Q1 - If I need to control only 1 light or series of lights connect to 1
switch do I just get a Master Dimmer (SAUS1130A) or would any Salve
dimmer (SAUSR1) work

Q2. If I have a few lights controlled by 2 swicches doe I need 1
master and 1 slave?

q3. What kind of switch do I need to control a fan?

q4. What kind of switch do you recommend for a fluorescent light.

Which products do you recommend I buy. I've found the following UPB
devices, will they work on my home? Are there better products I can
use and do I need all of the following below?

Phase Coupler - Simply Automated - Universsal Phase Coupler -
SA-ZPCB

Computer Interface - Simply Automated - UPB Computer Interface Module -
SA-UMCDB9W

Single Dimmer \ Master - Simply Automated- Single UPB Dimmer Switch -
SAUS1130A

Single Dimmer \ Slave Switch - Simply Automated - UPB Companion Dimmer
Switch
SAUSR1A

Surge Protector - Leviton - LEVITON WHOLE-HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR -
51120-1


I need to Control:

a. 25 Light switches, of which 3 rooms have additonal switches
controlling the same lights
b 7 wall outlets
c.2 fluorescent lights
d. 3 fans

What is the best way to program these switches: Which Omni product
should I go with.

Would appricate any help you guys could give

TS
Frisco, TX