User:KlfJoat/Electrical control

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I already had plans to replace the old, pained toggle switches with rockers in my house. Same with outlets. I'm going to try using INSTEON for lighting and other automation. I will buy a few items in advance of the LMCE install to see how they work. If they're acceptable, I can buy them bit-by-bit until I've replaced the whole house. If not, I'll either limit them to the main things I want LMCE to control, or find some other alternative like Z-Wave lighting control.

INSTEON Switch Differences

  • "Relay" = switch only
  • "Dimmer" = duh
  • ICON
    • $11 cheaper
    • Lower wattage (300W dimmer or 10A/400W switch)
    • Fewer INSTEON links (30 vs. 417)
  • SwitchLinc
    • $46
    • 600W dimmer or 15A/480W switch
  • ToggleLinc
    • Same as SwitchLinc, but toggle switch, not rocker

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