markbl@cbnewse.ATT.COM (mark.s.blumenthal) (01/31/90)
> I really like the flexibility of X-10, but I would like to find > a Wall Switch unit that does NOT have the dimmer. .. > static in a many AM radio stations. I suspect that it is Leviton #6291 Wall Switch Module - responds to x10 ON, OFF, and ALL OFF, but does not respond to ALL LIGHTS ON or BRIGHT/DIM. May be used for appliances, high wattage lighting, fluorescent, etc. Leviton #6381 Incandescent Switch Module - like the X10 dimmer switch, but in the Leviton Decora styling, and has dimming capability from the switch itself. White, ivory, brown. Equipped with radio/TV interference filter. If you haven't already heard, the "Home Automation Boom" is coming. That's why major players like Sony, Philips, Panasonic, General Instrument, AT&T, Texas Instruments, RCA, Mitsubishi, and Johnson Controls are involved with the CEBus Home Automation project. If you missed the "PC Boom" and the "Video Tape Rental Boom", then go for it!! Here's a hot tip... Electronic House Magazine ("The Journal of Home Automation") lists the following classified ad (one of 3 ads total) on page 32 of the Jan'90 issue: CASH IN on the home automation boom! Start your own business and earn big profits part-time or full-time. FREE Information Packet, send $2 postage and handling: Free Information Offer, P.O. Box 27983, San Diego, CA 92128 Good stuff. I recommend it. For those nieve X-10 hackers who don't get Electronic House, the number is 219/256-2060 (bi-monthly, $14.95/year). Another good one is Audio/Video Interiors (818/784-0700)--lots beautiful color photos of remote controlled mansions, automated dream homes, pop-out-of-the- floor TV systems, a/v media rooms, etc., controlled drapes, hidden speaker systems, skydomes, etc. A beautiful coffee-table magazine. Circuit Cellar Ink (203/875-2199) is a great hacker publication which often talks about home automation (bi-monthly, $14.95/year). _______________________________________________________________________________ Mark Blumenthal 30W 080 Glenhurst Ct. 708/393-3038 Warrenville, IL 60555