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I have been using the Smarthome Switchlinc 2466DW switches for about 8 years now, but I find them terribly unreliable. I feel like I am replacing 2-3 per year, and I have 7 that need to be replaced right now.
What dimmable switches do you all use, and how do you like them? Communication protocol doesn't matter. |
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I use UPB... standard wall switches and the 240 (I think )... it has 4 buttons and the main toggle. I've have zero problems with them so far (going on 5 years and never replaced a single one).
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dtomcat
Can you provide a link? |
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dtomcat
Can you provide a link? |
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Here is a link to the ones I use:
http://www.simply-automated.com/prod...rcuit_base.php Automated living also sells some UPB hardware as well: http://automatedliving.com/productca...?idCategory=16 All of mine are simply automated brand
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I use all UPB switches, some with dimmers, some with timers. I get all of mine through www.automatedoutlet.com
Their web page use to have all the different types listed, but I think it's better if you give them a call if you decide to order. I've never had a UPB switch go bad on me yet, and I've replaced over 40 of them throughout my house. DALLAS - 214.431.4407 HOUSTON - 713.535.9199 TULSA - 918.221.0371 AUSTIN - 512.961.4186 CORPORATE - 214.245.4594 Jeff |
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I'll put in my 2 cents. I used the Insteon Keypadlinc8. I have 15 of these installed. While they work great, and seem to rarely miss, they ARE unreliable. I'm constantly replacing these, just as you are your switches. I bet I replace one to three of them every year. At $70 each, it's a bit ridiculous. And they always seem to fail JUST after the warranty ends. I wish Smarthome/InsteonLabs would build these to last.
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Update. Another FOUR of my Keypadlinc8's are in the process of failing. I've sent Smarthome THREE emails about the issues, and have yet to receive a single reply from them. (it's been over 3 weeks since I've sent the emails).
If there was another technology that had something very similar to the keypadlincs, I'd switch in a heartbeat. Alas, keypads with 8 buttons like this seem to only be available from Insteon/Smarthome. |
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