What Wall Switches Do You Use

bperez · 06-15-2016, 09:54 PM

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.

dtomcat · 06-16-2016, 12:48 AM

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).

bperez · 06-16-2016, 01:45 AM

dtomcat
Can you provide a link?

bperez · 06-16-2016, 01:46 AM

dtomcat
Can you provide a link?

dtomcat · 06-16-2016, 03:31 PM

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

DadGoneMad · 06-18-2016, 06:31 PM

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

DevenLF · 07-06-2016, 07:37 PM

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.

DevenLF · 01-10-2017, 02:27 PM

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.

06-15-2016, 09:54 PM	#1
bperez Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 110	What Wall Switches Do You Use 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.

06-16-2016, 12:48 AM	#2
dtomcat Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 391	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use 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). __________________ HALpro v7.2.7 Win 7 HAL voices US/UK HAL DMC Tell Me v2.7.0

06-16-2016, 01:45 AM	#3
bperez Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 110	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use dtomcat Can you provide a link?

06-16-2016, 01:46 AM	#4
bperez Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 110	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use dtomcat Can you provide a link?

06-16-2016, 03:31 PM	#5
dtomcat Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 391	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use 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 __________________ HALpro v7.2.7 Win 7 HAL voices US/UK HAL DMC Tell Me v2.7.0

06-18-2016, 06:31 PM	#6
DadGoneMad Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 199	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use 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

07-06-2016, 07:37 PM	#7
DevenLF Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 154	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use 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.

01-10-2017, 02:27 PM	#8
DevenLF Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 154	Re: What Wall Switches Do You Use 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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