[Hai-users] Help with planning new system

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Folks,

After five years in our current place, it's time to put in a home 
automation system.  I had a HAI Aegis installed in my previous 
home.  That was almost 10 years ago, and things have changed a fair 
bit since, so I'm asking for advice.

I have a 2,000 sq. ft. single level (ranch style) home that has a 
Brinks system installed.  I'm reasonably sure the previous owner 
bought the system outright, so the system belongs to me.  I'm going 
to replace this.

The house has a gas-fired (probably 90% efficient) furnace, and 
AC.  Both were put in circa '97.  At some point in the next 3-5 
years, I'm going to replace both with a higher efficiency model.

There's 3 motion sensors installed (dual microwave and IR), two glass 
breaks, and a number of contact sensors.

I'd like to put in 3 additional security motion sensors, 6 occupancy 
sensors, and 3 additional contacts.  I will have three, possibly four 
keypads installed.  I'd also like to have the HVAC, lights, and other 
electrical equipment (like a water heater) managed by the controller.

I'd appreciate some advice on what would be a good controller and 
peripheral equipment to get for what I have in mind.

Thanks much!
Al
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