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<font size=3>Folks,<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
There's 3 motion sensors installed (dual microwave and IR), two glass
breaks, and a number of contact sensors.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
I'd appreciate some advice on what would be a good controller and
peripheral equipment to get for what I have in mind.<br><br>
Thanks much!<br>
Al<br>
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