hi all,
firstly i am aware of all the post on here on newbies (like myself) asking which way to go down the home automation route but i still need to make my own post and post a few of my questions to try and figure out what will be best for me.
iv just purchased an old farm house property which i have recieved planning permission to demolish and build a new 4 bedroom home.
i am very interested in wiring my new house so that i can automate almost everthing in it.
after reading many websites and posts on this website i am lost as to what route to take, X-10, C-Bus or something else.........?
heres what i want to be able to do:-
1. Control all lighting by a main PC, wall switched and possible two touchscreen panels mounted in hallway and kitchen.
2. Control Security and Heating with Pc and above mentioned touchscreen panels.
3. Multiroom audio and video from a server (not my main DVD player, plasma etc in lounge, as i want to keep this seperate.)
4. Control front electric gates.
I would also possible like to use HAL2000 if possible and if recommended by you guys...........
i have several other questions to ask, but i dont want to ask too much too soon
i own my own electrical wholesalers ltd. business by the way, so have rock bottom prices of cable etc..........
would appreciate any advice.......
thanks in advance
mark w
firstly i am aware of all the post on here on newbies (like myself) asking which way to go down the home automation route but i still need to make my own post and post a few of my questions to try and figure out what will be best for me.
iv just purchased an old farm house property which i have recieved planning permission to demolish and build a new 4 bedroom home.
i am very interested in wiring my new house so that i can automate almost everthing in it.
after reading many websites and posts on this website i am lost as to what route to take, X-10, C-Bus or something else.........?
heres what i want to be able to do:-
1. Control all lighting by a main PC, wall switched and possible two touchscreen panels mounted in hallway and kitchen.
2. Control Security and Heating with Pc and above mentioned touchscreen panels.
3. Multiroom audio and video from a server (not my main DVD player, plasma etc in lounge, as i want to keep this seperate.)
4. Control front electric gates.
I would also possible like to use HAL2000 if possible and if recommended by you guys...........
i have several other questions to ask, but i dont want to ask too much too soon
i own my own electrical wholesalers ltd. business by the way, so have rock bottom prices of cable etc..........
would appreciate any advice.......
thanks in advance
mark w
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