fwiw, part 2...
INSTEON is pretty cost effective. Much more reliable than X10, too.
Would I install it for a customer? Humm... Depends upon the customer. Probably not. I've had a couple of problems that would cause a call-back. That said, I would consider it.
We have a HD in the area that stocks them, I've been told.
Eric
[This message has been edited by ehill (edited 08-24-2006).]