Jay Mitchosky

You heard right. X10 is based on relatively weak signals being transmitted along your electrical line. All you need is one noisy appliance and that signal will get lost. Or if you are trying to control things on two different phases it becomes problematic and you have to bridge the two blah blah blah. X10 is great for really basic stuff but it has limitations.

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Ken-Ha

Jay, much appreciated for your help.
The problem I run into right now is that I am planning for 17 light fixtures, which includes 2 strings (one is 50 feet and one is 14 feet) of line voltage rope lights. The electical code in Alberta only allows 12 outlets (combination of light fixtures and receptacles) per breaker. Although my total wattage consumption is about 1100W but the problem is I am way over with the allowed outlets. If I can feed the 4 zones with two circuit breakers from the main panel then I should be OK to go. The problem with GE is it only allow 1 circuit breaker per GE box (Please correct me if I am wrong on this).

Thanks

Adam Gregorich

What is GE?

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Jay Mitchosky

Ken

I'm a bit confused also - this is the Lutron Spacer product. You should approach your local lighting expert and ask what is possible. It may require a transition to GRAFIK Eye. Check Lutron's site for local dealers.

Are you in Calgary? Smart Home Theater Systems are pretty knowledgable. Maybe they can offer some advice. I don't see how different breakers will make a difference however.

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Adam Gregorich

Ken-
Do you want all 17 fixtures to have their own light switch? That seems overkill to me. Maybe put all the wall sconces on one switch, the overhead lights on another, some accent lights on a third, one of your rope lights on a forth, and the other on the fifth. Although you will need to double check, I am willing to bet the code is outlets or lightswitches, not the individual fixtures.

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Bobby C

I imagine it is GRAFIX Eye, another Lutron system.

Ken-Ha

Adam, you are correct. That is what I intended to do.
Zone 1 - 4 sconces
Zone 2 - 4 pot lights with the rope lights under the stage lid.
Zone 3 - 7 pot lights for the seating area. These pot lights also lit up the center part of the HT.
Zone 4 - 3 strings of rope lights (hot wired, i.e. no receptacles)

Now Since GE Control can only receive 1 live wire(power source, either a 15A or 20A)from the main breaker box therefore this one power source wire will feed all the lighting fixtures in all four zones, Right?
(1 circuit breaker --> GE --> Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4.)
Do you think I have the right concept?

Jay,
do you think this will work if I decide to go with the Spacer System?
1st circuit breaker supplies power to Zone 1 (lights and Zone #1 Spacer Dimmer and Zone 2 (lights and Zone #2 Spacer Dimmer).
2nd circuit breaker will supply both Zone 3 (lights and Zone #3 Spacer Dimmer) and Zone 4 (lights and Zone #4 Spacer Dimmer). Then this circuit breaker also supply power to the RWMC. Of course I need two travellers from the RWMC to the Spacer Dimmers.

Thanks in advance
Ken

Thanks in advance
Ken

Adam Gregorich

I think you have the right concept on both counts.

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Ken-Ha

Adam, thanks for helping me to clear this up.
I just have couple more 2x4s to put together then it's the wiring stage.

Ken

Adam Gregorich

Very cool. Would love to see some pics if you have them!

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Ken-Ha

Adam, I hope Santa will give me a digital camera for Christmas.
Seriously, I don't have a camera yet. Once I have a camera for sure I will post some pictures.
Ken